Tuscany - Denominations, wine law and regulations - Chianti Subzones
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What is described in the Chianti Subzones law? Name a few.
- Lower yields, therefore less production but higher quality. 56hl/ha
- 7 subzones
- Riserva: min 6 months oak ageing (Colli Fiorentina, Senesi, Rufina)
- Chianti Rufina, the smallest
- Chianti Colli Senesi, the largest
Chianti Rufina DOCG is one of the subzones of Chianti DOCG, what is different?
- Small
- coolest due to altitude (350m) and descending winds from the Apennines (north side)
- Style: high acidity, more fruit, capacity to age and develop complexity in bottle
- Aristocratic estates (Frescobaldi)
Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG is one of the subzones of Chianti DOCG, what is different?
- The largest
- Warmer than the others
- Style: fuller body, richer wines
- Min 75% sangiovese required, less cabernets
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