Chianti Classico DOCG “San Jacopo” 2023 – Castello Vicchiomaggio

The grapes to produce Chianti Classico DOCG “San Jacopo” Castello Vicchiomaggio were carefully selected. Fermentation took place in stainless steel temperature-controlled vats for a period of eight to 10 days with daily pumping-over, to ensure the desired level of extraction of colour, flavour and fine tannins. Chianti Classico DOCG “San Jacopo” Castello Vicchiomaggio was then matured for six months in large oak barrels of 25 to 50 hectolitres before being released between 12 and 24 months after the vintage.

The vineyards are located in the heart of the Chianti Classico region and sit at an altitude of 255 to 265 metres above sea level. The Chianti Classico area is characterised by a Mediterranean climate and the soil, which is called “Galestro”, is rich in clay and large stones. The soils in this vineyard are made up of a high proportion of heavy clay- approximately 30%- which is renowned for its cooling properties and water retention for the vine, as well as for producing bold wines from the Sangiovese grape. Planted at a density of 5,600 vines per hectare, the vines are pruned according to the Single Guyot method which ensures low yields of approximately 52 hectolitres per hectare. Particular attention is paid to the direction which the vines are planted; they are all south-facing, ensuring maximum exposure to the sun throughout the day. Harvesting takes place by hand between mid September and mid-October, once the grapes have reached optimum maturity.