Professional Reviews
Kerin O'Keefe
What importer Skurnik Wines has to say about this wine...
Produced only in exceptional vintagesBucciarelli Riserva is selection made during the aging process of the Chianti Classico where the best lots are chosen for longer aging100% Sangiovese from estate-owned vineyards in Castellina in ChiantiSouth east facing vineyards 420 to 500 meters above sea levelMostly Galestro soils with some clay and AlbereseSpontaneous fermentation-maceration in cement tank lasts one monthMalolactic fermentation happens naturally in the spring and summer after the harvestAged in 9 to 20 hectoliter Slavonian casks for 2 years, then two years in used barriquesBetween 400-600 cases produced on average1986 was the first year of production
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Grape Variety
Sangiovese
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Vintage
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Size
1.5L
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Sweetness
Dry
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Body
Medium Bodied