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Ser Lapo

Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG

€21,00
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Ser Lapo Chianti Classico Riserva
Ser LapoChianti Classico Riserva DOCG
€21,00

The historic Chianti Classico

With this outstanding Chianti Classico Riserva, the Marquis Mazzei celebrate their notable ancestor Ser Lapo, author of the first official document mentioning “Chianti wine” (December 16th, 1398).

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Technical sheet

Winery

Castello di Fonterutoli

Winery location

Chianti Classico, Toscana

Grape varieties

90% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot

Alcohol

13.81%

Total acidity

5.27%

Vineyards location

Cornia: 250 - 330 m (820 - 1,080 ft) a.s.l. | Caggiolo: 290 - 350 m (950 - 1,150 ft) a.s.l.

Soil

Cornia: Clay and limestone | Caggiolo: Calcareous Alberese with clay texture

Vineyards age

15 - 30 years

Training system

Spur cordon-training

Nr. of vines per hectar

4.500 - 7.500 plants

Harvest

Hand picked starting from September 22th

Fermentation temperature

26 - 28°C

Period of maceration

15 - 18 days

Ageing

12 months in small french oak barrels (225/500 lt - 50% new)

Bottling

December 2023

Available on the market

May 2024

Production

290.000 bottles

Formats

750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 lt

Cases

6 bottles cardboard box (750 ml), single wooden case (1,5 lt)

First vintage

1983

Ageing potential

Over 15 years

Key description

Fresh, tannic, with aroma of berries, strong structure, earthy and intense taste