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The estate produces two Chianti Classicos. Both are based on Sangiovese, which, in this area, yields an extremely elegant, balanced wine with pleasant minerality.
To further increase the complexity of the wines, three indigenous complementary varietals are added: Canaiolo (in 2000 a further vineyard was planted using cuttings from select vines in the estate's older vineyards), Colorino, and Pugnitello.
Monti in Chianti is one of the areas of Chianti best suited to the cultivation
of the vine, and because of this Marco Ricasoli-Firidolfi decided to also
plant varietals that have nothing to do with tradition, but that allow
different expressions of the land. In other words, Merlot and Cabernet
Sauvignon.
These varietals, planted in 1997, are used to make an IGT Toscana:
Geremia, a 65-35% Merlot- Cabernet Sauvignon blend that offers a different
interpretation of the potential of the terroir.
In fact, while Marco's
Chianti Classico, though produced in a modern style, remains tied
to the history of Chianti, Geremia represents the land's challenge to
non-indigenous
varietals.
These wines are flanked by the Rosato, and a renowned Vin
Santo del Chianti Classico DOC, the classic wine of the region, and more importantly,
the
winemaker's great love. |
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