Cronos IGT

/ IGT ROSSO TOSCANA
CRONOS 2012
60 % Sangiovese | 25 % Cabernet Sauvignon | 15 % Merlot
Highest grape quality from Borgo la Stella. Balanced acids, fruit aromas, harmonious. Balsamic and spicy notes on the nose, combined with a touch of red berries.
Vineyard | Borgo la Stella, Radda in Chianti |
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Age of the vines | 6 years |
Soil | Clayey with high limestone content (“Alberese” limestone) |
Cultivation density | 6/9,000 vines/ha |
Yield per plant | Ø 1 kg |
Alcohol content | 13,50% |
Drinking notes | Ready for drinking, open 1 hour before consuming, do not decant |
Ageing | 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 |
Vinification & bottling | Marchesi Mazzei S.P.A. Agricola, Castellina in Chianti – Italia for Agricola Borgo la Stella, Radda in Chianti |
Type of cork | Natural cork |
Residual sugar content | 1.8 g/l |

/ 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 |
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Age of the vines | 8 years |
Soil | Clayey with high limestone content (“Alberese” limestone) |
Cultivation density | 6/9,000 vines/ha |
Yield per plant | Ø 1 kg |
Alcohol content | 13,50% |
Drinking notes | Ready for drinking, open 1 hour before consuming, do not decant |
Ageing | 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 |
Vinification & bottling | Marchesi Mazzei S.P.A. Agricola, Castellina in Chianti – Italia for Agricola Borgo la Stella, Radda in Chianti |
Type of cork | Natural cork |
Residual sugar content | 1 g/l |

/ 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 |
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Age of the vines | 9 years |
Soil | Clayey with high limestone content (“Alberese” limestone) |
Cultivation density | 5/9,000 vines/ha |
Yield per plant | 0.5kg |
Alcohol content | 13,5% |
Serving notes | Ready for drinking, open 1 hour before consuming, do not decant |
Ageing | 6 weeks malolactic fermentation in steel vat |
Filtration | Natural filtration (setting) |
Maturation | Partially in new, partially in used 500 lt oak barrels over a period of 24 months. Then bottle stored for 11 months. |
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. |
Type of cork | Natural cork |
Residual sugar content | 0.5 g/l |