Chianti Classico Riserva 2008 by Castello di Ama (Italian Red Wine)

The Sangiovese and Merlot grapes were hand-picked in early October, they were visually inspected on a sorting table, then de-stemmed and gently pressed. Each grape variety was fermented separately, in stainless steel, followed by numerous pumpovers each day. After macerating on the skins for about 21- 23 days, the wine underwent malolactic fermentation. Following assemblage of the final blend, the wine was transferred to barriques, 20% new and the remainder used, for approximately 12 months Maturation.