ALTICATO
CHIANTI Designation of Controlled
and Guaranteed Origin
Type: Red wine
Production Area: Trequanda (Siena)
Varietal Composition: Sangiovese 70% and
others
Training Method: Spurred cordon
Soil Composition: Sedimentary and Alluvial
Soil (Silt, Sand and Sandstone)
Vineyards Elevation: 450 m.a.s.l / 1476 feet
Density: 5000 per hectare
Harvest Period: Mid September –
Beginning of October
Alcoholic Fermentation: In stainless steel
tanks
Refinement: 18 months in oak barrels and 6
months in the bottle
Tasting Notes: Intense ruby red colour