Wine Capannelle, Chardonnay, Toscana IGT, 2009

Capannelle, Chardonnay - subtle and elegant wine. Grapes for him going in the commune of Gaiole in Chianti, known since the time of the Etruscans. Vineyards, covers an area of ​​16 hectares, located on the rocky limestone soils, alternating with sand, slate and clay. Before serving wine must saturate with oxygen for at least 15 minutes in large glasses-shaped tulip.

Capannelle - winery in Gaiole in Chianti (Gaiole in Chianti), included in the number of Italian wineries high level. The owner, James Sherwood - Director and shareholder of the company Orient Eksperess Otels, is the founder Raffaele Rossetti, who bought the estate of the 17th century in 1974. The total area of ​​the farm is 21 hectares, of which 16 hectares are vineyards and 5 hectares - a beautiful forests and olive groves. Over time the estate has held many restoration works, which allowed to combine features of peasant life long time with the latest technology. Economy "Capannelle" is famous not only for its fine wines, but also accuracy with which compliance with all stages of wine production. The company was awarded the quality certificate for compliance with the highest sanitary requirements. Grapes are grown without the use of fertilizers and insecticides. All equipment is made of stainless steel, which allows you to save the aroma of wine.
Excerpt wine comes in barrels (barriques) made from a unique oak wood, which grows in the center of France. To improve the taste of white wine barrels are replaced every year. In one of the cellars performs the role of a real rock wall, which provides an optimal microclimate for aging wine in barriques.