Bonacchi Chianti Riserva

A traditional Chianti showing cherry fruit and notes of game
and leather through to a dry finish.
Producer
Cantina Bonacchi, has been making fine Tuscan wines for three generations.  The wines
are produced from 40 hectares in the Chianti Montalbano area, as well as from 10
hectares divided between Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino. They also own 20 hectares in
the Chianti Classico area. Modern technology and family expertise enables Bonacchi to
offer excellent wines from their four estates in Tuscany.
Vineyard
The vines are cordon spur trained vines and are planted in marl and limestone soils. The
grapes are harvested using traditional methods once they have reached optimal ripeness,
ensuring top quality in the final product.
Winemaking
The Sangiovese grapes were manually harvested and were immediately transferred to
temperature controlled stainless steel tanks for fermentation. Daily pumping over and rack
and return techniques obtain delicate extraction of flavour, colour and tannins. Malolactic
conversion followed fermentation spontaneously. The wine spent one year in stainless steel
retaining the purity of fruit, before being decanted to a combination of large French oak
barrels for between six to 12 months.
Tasting Note
A traditional Chianti showing aromas of cherry, blackberry and wild red fruits with delicate
earthy and leather overtones. The palate is full and velvety, with harmonious balance
through to a long finish.
Grapes
Sangiovese 100%