Chianti D.O.C.G. - BIVALVI
£18/Bottle - Sold in a cases of six bottles.
Colour: A concentrated ruby colour with purple highlights.
Scent: Complex on the nose with an enchanting mix of aromas of morello cherries, alcohol-soaked fruit, undergrowth and violets.
Taste: Intensity and structure prevail on the palate, balanced by the acidity and tannins.
Bivalvi Chianti
Vines Used: Sangiovese (85%) Canaiolo (5%) Malvasia Nera (5%) Colorino (5%)
Location of vines: Tuscany, Italy
Altitude: 30 / 3000 m. above sea level
Type of Soil: Marine sediment fossils, sandy – clay medium texture with rock pebbles and a good presence of organic matter.
Orientation of the exposure of the vines: South – South-West – South-East
Farming System: Guyot and Cordon
Plants per Hectare: 3600 / 5500
Grape Yield per Hectare: 70 / 90Harvest Time: End of September - beginning of October