The winery of Terra
d'Arcoiris, was started by Paola Leonardi and Walter Loesch in 1987, a couple
who passionately believe in growing their vines and producing wine without
chemicals—there is a much sought after “organically grown” stamp on each
bottle. This gem of a vineyard is near the village of Chianciano in Tuscany. Walter
and Paola are also great fans of fruit-juices, all produced lovingly by hand,
and of course, organically.
ORGANIC WINE: According to NOP Agriculture Rules.
Tasting Notes: One whiff, one
taste, and you can feel the
passion that went into making this wine. It sings with aromas and
flavors of
earthy dark cherries. Chewy in texture, this fine Chianti, aged just
three
months in barriques, is full in body, with a long, long finish.
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Region: Tuscany
Classification:
Chianti DOCG
Area of
Production: Chianciano Terme (Siena)
Grape Variety:
90% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo, 5% Malvasia Nera
Soil: Clayey, Calcerous
Average Age
of Vines: 11-45 years
Trellising
System: Guyot and Cordone Speronato
Spacing of Plants: 1.50 x
2.8 m
Production
per Acre: 1.34 tons
Vinification
Technique: Fermentation of the grapes for 8 days in controlled
temperature in steel tanks. Following the
rules
of the biological winemaking as stated by BioAgriCer.
Maturation: 3
months in French oak barriques.
Total
Acidity:
5.35 g/l
Residual Sugar: < 1.0 g/l
PH: 3.62
Alcohol: 13.97 %
Total
Cases Produced: 350
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