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/ IGT ROSSO TOSCANA
CRONOS 2014
55 % Merlot | 25 % Sangiovese | 20 % Cabernet Sauvignon
Ruby red of medium intensity. The nose is expressive with red fruits and herbaceous flavors and a balsamic character. On the palate this wine is elegant and the tannins are soft. Fresh red
fruits are dominating and the fne woody touch gives an elegant finish.
| Vineyard | Borgo la Stella, Radda in Chianti |
|---|---|
| Age of the vines | 8 years |
| Soil | Clayey with high limestone content (“Alberese” limestone) |
| Density of planting | 6/9,000 vines/ha |
| Yield per plant | Ø 1 kg |
| Ageing | 6 weeks malolactic fermentation in steel vat |
| Filtration | Natural filtration (sedimentation) |
| Maturation | Partially in new, partially in used 500 l oak barrels over a period of 18 months |
| Alcohol by vol. | 13.5% |
| Residual sugar content | 1 g/l |
| Type of cork | Natural cork |
| Serving notes | Ready for drinking, open 1 hour before consuming, do not decant |
| Vinification & bottling | Marchesi Mazzei S.P.A. Agricola, Castellina in Chianti – Italia for Agricola Borgo la Stella, Radda in Chianti |
/ IGT ROSSO TOSCANA
CRONOS 2015
75 % Sangiovese | 20 % Cabernet Sauvignon | 5 % Merlot
Intense ruby colour. On the nose evidence of blackberries and cherries, accompanied by a note of balsamic and spices. Elegant and well balanced with an agreeable and persistent aftertaste.
| Vineyard | Borgo la Stella, Radda in Chianti |
|---|---|
| Age of the vines | 9 years |
| Soil | Clayey with high limestone content (“Alberese” limestone) |
| Density of planting | 5/9,000 vines/ha |
| Yield per plant | 0.5kg |
| Ageing | 6 weeks malolactic fermentation in steel vat |
| Filtration | Natural filtration (setting) |
| Maturation | Partially in new, partially in used 500 l oak barrels over a period of 24 months. Then bottle stored for 11 months. |
| Alcohol by vol. | 13.5% |
| Residual sugar content | 0.5 g/l |
| Type of cork | Natural cork |
| Serving notes | Ready for drinking, open 1 hour before consuming, do not decant |
| Vinification & bottling | C.V.B.R. SPA Firenze in the wine cellar of Gaiole in Chianti –Italy for Soc. Agricola Borgo la Stella, Radda in Chianti. |