CASTELLO DI STROZZAVOLPE
Chianti Classico
DOCG Riserva
Ruby red color with garnet-like reflections. Bold and seductive bouquet, intensified by the constant variation of high temperatures during the day and low temperatures at night. Aromas of violets and ripe cherry intertwine with the sweet vanilla notes of the wood, transmitting a pleasant sensation of warmth to the palate. The flavor is elegant and enveloping, with a long and persistent finish.
The label represents the fox, symbol of the castle, which was filled with gold in order to guarantee both it and the castle’s long existence and prosperity.
CHIANTI CLASSICO DOCG
Technical sheet
Grapes: 90% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo, 5% Pugnitello
Vineyards: The castle is surrounded by 32 hectares of vineyards, 7 of which are in Chianti Classico. The vineyards are protected by a thick woods of live oaks and the high altitude provides an enviable and well-ventilated exposition. The stony-calcareous soil is rich in fossils and minerals which give the wines an admirable structure. The warm days and cools nights enhance an already seductive bouquet. The vineyards lie at 350 meters. Vines are an average of 25 years old.
Harvest: October – by hand
Yield: 75 Quintals per hectare
Vinification: Fermentation in stainless steel at controlled temperatures with maceration on the skins for 15 to 20 days during which time the juice is pumped daily over the skins.
Aging: 6 months in cement of pietra serena, 18 months in French oak tonneaux.
Acidity: 5.6
Alcohol: 12.5% by vol.
Color: Ruby red with garnet reflections.
Bouquet: Ethereal, vinous bouquet with hints of violets intertwined with vanilla and spice.
Taste: Elegant and round The flavor is full of ripe cherry and warm wood with leather and spice. The finish is persistent with hints of irises and violets.
Foods: Roasted or grilled red and white meats. Pastas dishes with meat sauce or mushrooms, lasagne and cheeses.
Enologist: Roberto Tarzariol