Chianti Classico Riserva, Bucciarelli [1500] 2012 Size:1.5 l Block X & Z (Santa

Block X & Z (Santa Maria Valley AVA) • Z Block was planted in 1992 and X Block was planted in 1973 originally to own-rooted Riesling but was grafted to Estrella River clone Syrah in 1986 • Z Block is over limestone soils • Hand-harvested • Native yeast fermentation • Wine was fermented in concrete tanks with 70% whole-cluster • Aged 18 months in neutral French oak (12 months 228L barrique

This medium-bodied wine is harmonious

As the wine rests for eight months on its fine lees

strawberry fruited finale

Chianti Classico Riserva, Bucciarelli [1500] 2012 Size:1.5 l Block X & Z (SantaProduced only in exceptional vintages Bucciarelli Riserva is selection made during the aging process of the Chianti Classico where the best lots are chosen for longer aging 100% Sangiovese from estate owned vineyards in Castellina in Chianti South east facing vineyards 420 to 500 meters above sea level Mostly Galestro soils with some clay and Alberese Spontaneous fermentation maceration in cement tank lasts one month Malolactic fermentation happens