Bonacchi Chianti Gentilesco 2015
The Chianti Gentilesco from Cantina Bonacchi is made from a blend of three different grapes. It's perfect to drink with pizza and pasta dishes as you would expect and also lovely as an east drinking red to have on it's own.
Cantina Bonacchi, located in the heart of Montalbano, has been making fine Tuscan wines for 3 generations. The wines are produced from 40 hectares in the Chianti Montalbano and the Chianti Classico area, as well as from 10 hectares divided between Brunello DOCG, Rosso di Montalcino DOC and the Sant'Antimo DOC. The latest addition is 15 hectares in the Montecucco DOC region. Bonacchi's combined production comprises 60,000HL, stored in barrels, barriques, oak tonneaux and modern steel tanks. The Company is ISO 9001, IFS and BRC certified.
Vinification
Temperature controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks. 8 days skin maceration and 9 days malolactic fermentation. The wine was released for sale in the March following the vintage.
Viticulture
Single wire cordon.
Tasting Note
Bonacchi Chianti Gentilesco is a smooth, medium-bodied wine with good concentration of cherry fruit, very drinkable in style.
Everyday Serving Suggestion
At 16° -18°C to accompany roast meats and meat pasta dishes.
Country / Region / Appellation
IT / Tuscany / Chianti DOCG
Grapes - Sangiovese 90%, Canaiolo 5%, Malvasia Nera 5%
Vegetarian/Vegan - Yes/Yes
Milk/Eggs - No/No
Contains Sulphites - Yes
ABV% 12.5%
Winemaker
Ivan Misuri