Chianti DOCG (specific wine) (Chianti CGDO)
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Main characteristics: Red wines, Still wines
Consumption area(s): Italy 🇮🇹
Production area (s): Asciano, Arezzo, Bagno a Ripoli, Barberino Val d’Elsa, Bucine, Capannoli, Capolona, Capraia e Limite, Carmignano, Casole d’Elsa, Casciana Terme, Castelfiorentino, Castelfranco di Sopra, Castelnuovo Berardenga, Castiglion Fibocchi, Cavriglia, Cerreto Guidi, Certaldo, Cetona, Chianciano, Chianni, Chiusi, Civitella in Val di Chiana, Colle Val d’Elsa, Crespina, Dicomano, Empoli, Fauglia, Fiesole, Figline e Incisa Valdarno, Firenze, Foiano della Chiana, Gambassi Terme, Impruneta, Lajatico, Lamporecchio, Larciano, Lari, Lastra a Signa, Laterina, Londa, Lorenzana, Loro Ciuffenna, Lucignano, Marciano della Chiana, Monsummano Terme, Montaione, Montalcino, Montale, Monte San Savino, Montepulciano, Monteriggioni, Monteroni Val d’Arbia, Montelupo Fiorentino, Montemurlo, Montespertoli, Montevarchi, Montopoli Valdarno, Murlo, Palaia, Peccioli, Pelago, Pergine Valdarno, Pienza, Pian di Sco, Pistoia, Poggio a Caiano, Poggibonsi, Ponsacco, Pontassieve, Pontedera, Quarrata, Radicondoli, Rapolano Terme, Reggello, Rignano sull’Arno, Rufina, San Casciano dei Bagni, San Casciano in Val di Pesa, San Gimignano, San Miniato, Santa Luce, Sarteano, Scandicci, Serravalle Pistoiese, Siena, Signa, Sinalunga, Sovicille, Subbiano, Tavarnelle Val di Pesa, Terranuova Bracciolini, Terricciola, Torrita di Siena, Trequanda, Vinci
Charateristics of the wine:
- Maximum grape yield (t/ha): 11
- Minimum natural alcoholic strength % vol.: 10.5
- Minimum total alcoholic strength % vol.: 11.5
- Minimum total acidity: 4.0 g/l
- Minimum non-reducing extract: 22.0 g/l
- Grape-to-wine yield: 70
- Maximum wine yield per hectare (hl): 77
- Minimum vine density: 4,100 vines/ha
- Release date: March 1 of the following harvest year
Introduction
Chianti is the basic red wine typology of the Chianti DOCG, produced without a territorial subzone or additional designation. It is based on Sangiovese, which must account for 60–100% of the blend, while other grape varieties permitted for cultivation in Tuscany may be included within the prescribed limits.
Description of Chianti DOCG
The wine is characterized by a lively ruby-red colour, tending towards garnet with ageing, an intense aroma that may include violet notes, and a dry, savoury and slightly tannic palate, which becomes softer and more velvety with maturation. When the traditional governo all’uso Toscano technique is used, the wine may acquire greater liveliness and roundness.
Production method for Chianti DOCG
Unless otherwise specified, the production method for this wine is identical to the one described on the Chianti DOCG page.
Nutritional facts table
Nutritional values are not specified in the guidelines. You may refer to the average nutritional facs table for standard ordinary wine.