The Wine People Volpetto Chianti 2011

Product Description

Volpetto is produced by selecting the best Sangiovese grapes in the Empoli area. The vines are an average of ten to fifteen years old & they are planted with a density of about 4, 200 vines/ha. Grapes are de-stemmed & crushed & fermented with selected yeasts at a temperature not exceeding 28C. Malolactic is induced by adding selected bacteria. Maceration is short, lasting five days. The wine is aged in oak casks, (about 50-60 HL), for about six months before bottling. Garnet colour with intense black cherries & tar on the nose. Soft & rich tannins & a noticeable acidity which leads to a clean long finish reminiscent of black cherries.