Pian dei Sorbi 2017

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG

Before 1995 Tenuta Bossi made a base wine and a more structured riserva; what was wanted was a riserva that was fresher and easier to drink.

Buy on the shop Technical sheet (PDF)

Terroir: Galestro marl and clay soils with calcareous sediments.
Grape varieties: Sangiovese 80% - Colorino 20%
Training system: Spurred cordon
Alcohol content: 13,0%
Ageing potential: 8 - 12 years depending on the vintage.
Formats: 0,75 lt

The vintages

2010 2011 2013 2015 2016 2018

Harvest and climate

Among the warmest vintages of recent years.High temperatures, above all through the summer, hastened the ripening of the grapes. August rainfall helped restore a balance between vegetative growth and crop. The quality of the fruit brought into the cellar was outstanding, promising a vintage of real substance.The grapes were picked by hand in early October.

Fermentation and vinification

Fermentation takes place in vats at 20° C, controlled by a refrigeration unit. Malolactic fermentation follows in oak casks.

Ageing

It rests for 24 months in 25 hl Slavonian oak casks and then refines in bottle for around 6 months.

Tasting notes

Pian dei Sorbi 2017 is a full ruby red with faint violet reverberations. The nose shows great personality, holding a fruited character with fragrances of ripe fruit, strawberry and cherry, which then opens into sweet vanilla spice, closing on nuances recalling leather and sweet blond tobacco. The entry is supple and elegant, with well-judged tannin and a supporting freshness; the finish stands out for its savouriness, keeping a moreish red-fruit note, cherry above all, and a clear aromatic accord with sweet blond tobacco.

Serving temperature and glass

The recommended serving temperature is between 16 and 18 C°. The glass to use for this wine is the Rhine glass.

Pairing

Roast and grilled meats, both beef and veal.

Production area

The Villa Bossi estate, at an altitude of around 300 metres above sea level, in the Sottomonte and Camerata vineyards, southern exposure and set on the hillside, with 9.2 hectares of Sangiovese and 3.1 hectares of Colorino.

Environmental label

Bottle

GL 71

Green glass — Glass collection

Capsule

C/ALU 90

Polylaminate — Aluminium collection

Cork

FOR 51

Cork stopper — Organic waste collection

Packaging

PAP 20

Corrugated cardboard — Cardboard collection