Ambrogio and Giovanni Folonari Tenuta di Nozzole Nozzole Chianti Classico D.O.C.G. 2021
Tasting: generous aromas of ripe fresh fruit and spirited cherry, tertiary aromas of leather,
tobacco and sweet vanilla. On the palate, broad, full, soft and savory, with a persistent and edgy finish
balanced with silky tannins
At the table: in the kitchen of the “Villa di Nozzole” we like to combine it with Fiorentina, preferably purebred
Chianina accompanied by white zolfini beans, soaked in farm extra virgin olive oil
Production Area: produced with grapes from our Tenuta di Nozzole in the municipality of Greve in
Chianti
Altitude: from 280 to 380 meters above sea level.
The grape
Grape varieties: 100% Sangiovese
Planting density: 2,800 – 5,500 vines per hectare
Production per hectare: on average 5.8 t. of grapes
Grape yield in wine: max 60%
IN THE BASEMENT
Vinification: by maceration with délestage and pumping over in stainless steel wine vessels
controlled temperature of 28°C. Duration: approximately 15 days
Maturation: 10-12 months in toasted 225 liter French oak barrels with a turnover of 33%
Refinement: minimum 3 months in bottle