Il Borghetto IL BORGHETTO BILACCIO 2018

Description

Borghetto Bilaccio 2018 remains one of the most intriguing and unique wines produced in the Chianti Classico area even if it is not part of the denomination. Bilaccio is an expression of the various Sangiovese particles existing in the company and authentically reflects the particularity of the vineyards and the natural winemaking processes. Whole cluster fermentation for 14 days without temperature control in open plexiglass containers (1000L); Maceration on the skins for 30 days. Then 16-20 months in a mix of used French barriques (225L) from various suppliers. Il Borghetto is a sustainable agriturismo that organically cultivates 5 hectares of vineyards and 12 hectares of olive groves, in Montefiridolfi, a hilly town in the northwest corner of Chianti Classico. The area could be considered a sub-area or sub-area of ​​the San Casciano area. The clayey soil with some limestone has excellent water retention and gives wines with finesse, freshness and elegance, even during hot and dry vintages. The vineyard is made up of an interesting mix of Sangiovese clones and biotypes (e.g. Clone F9 / R24 Biondi Santi). The collection takes place in several passages row by row; the musts are then fermented in several parcels in the cellar before final blending. The must is fermented using a percentage of whole bunches, which is unusual in Italy. This technique gives the wines a distinctive aromatic elegance and silky tannins. The approach in the cellar in general is minimal intervention, including fermentations of indigenous yeasts in large open concrete vats or plastic food containers. There are no pumps, all transfer is by gravity. Notes of herbs, crushed flowers and elegant fruit describe the wines in general.