- Harvest: Riserva Ducale Oro Chianti Classico is produced with grapes meticulously selected during harvest. The picking started in the third week of September and lasted one month. The vintage 2001 is characterized by an exceptional structure with massive tannins and intense fruity notes. - Yield of grapes per hectare: 6 tons. - Fermentation: The alcohol fermentation, aided by racking and punching down, took place in stainless-steel vats at a controlled temperature of 28/30°C for 2 weeks, and read more...- Harvest: Riserva Ducale Oro Chianti Classico is produced with grapes meticulously selected during harvest. The picking started in the third week of September and lasted one month. The vintage 2001 is characterized by an exceptional structure with massive tannins and intense fruity notes. - Yield of grapes per hectare: 6 tons. - Fermentation: The alcohol fermentation, aided by racking and punching down, took place in stainless-steel vats at a controlled temperature of 28/30°C for 2 weeks, and was followed by a post-fermentative maceration on the skins for another 15 days. - Aging: After completing the malo-lactic fermentation the wine was first aged for 5 months in second passage French 225 l. oak casks, then for an additional 28 months in 40/80 hl. oak casks. After bottling the wine has been further refined for 4 months minimum. (hide)