Bichi Borghesi - Coppiòle Chianti Colli Senesi Riserva DOCG 2009

Ruby red with garnet tones; intense aromas of sour Morello cherries and spice. Good structure with soft and harmonious flavors that match the nose and a long finish. Pair with mature cheeses, roasted & braised red meat and lamb dishes.  Serving Temperature: 16°C / 60°F 

Winemaking 

Hand harvested grapes in early October from estate vineyards. The wine is held 12-15 months in 500 liter barrels and cement vats. After bottling, the wine ages an additional 4-8 months at a controlled temperature before its release. 

TOC Score 96 Points

Classification of Wine 

Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG Riserva 

Varietal: 95% Sangiovese, 5% Colorino 

Vintage: 2009 

Vineyard Designation: Monteriggioni, Siena Tuscany 

Soil: Medium textured soils with sand on a hilly terrain 300m above sea level; South and southwest aspect 

Pruning: Traditional Guyot 

Yield: 10,000 Kg/ha 

ABV: 13.5% 

Sulfites: 87 mg/l Total Sulfites; 10 mg/l Free Sulfites 

Winemaker: Niccolo Simonelli