Nozzole - Chianti Classico La Forra Riserva 2020
Price: $44.96
| Producer | Nozzole |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Varietal | Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Sku | 602657 |
| Size | 750ml |
The soils of the La Forra vineyard, located on a south-facing slope at 300 meters above sea level in the heart of Chianti Classico, play a defining role in the wine’s character. The rugged, stony terrain, rich in friable soils which contribute to the wine’s aromatic profile. These well-draining soils encourage deep root systems, resulting in a Sangiovese of exceptional concentration and complexity. La Forra has been a working vineyard since the 1300s. It is planted exclusively to Sangiovese.
The winemaking process begins with a manual harvesting and sorting of the best Sangiovese from the 35-year-old vines. Fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks, with extended maceration on the skins to extract color and flavor. Following malolactic fermentation, the wine is aged for 16 months in 225L and 500L French oak barrels.
