IT Chianti Classic Olive Oil P.D.O.
Description
The Chianti Classico Olive Oil PDO is reserved for the following typologies of Red wine: Chianti Classico, Riserva and Gran Selezione.
Production Method
The production area of Chianti Classico Olive Oil PDO is within the territory of numerous municipalities in the Provinces of Florence and Siena, in the Tuscany region.
Production Area
The production area of Chianti Classico Olive Oil PDO is within the territory of numerous municipalities in the Provinces of Florence and Siena, in the Tuscany region.
Description of product typologies
Chianti Classico Olive Oil PDO has a clear and luminous ruby-red colour, at times deep and intense; it is fresh, rich and well-structured on the nose with floral hints, particularly of violet; it is taut, tonic and fluttering on the palate, becoming smooth and velvety with aging, and has floral and slightly spicy returns with good tannin. It can display Riserva or Gran Selezione on the label. Chianti Classico Olive Oil PDO can be made available for consumption from October 1st of the year following that in which the grapes were produced. Riserva and Gran Selezione wines can only be put on the market after they have undergone an aging period of at least 24 and 30 months respectively, with at least 3 months maturing in bottles. If the bottles have already been labelled and sealed with the Italian State Mark, maturing may also take place outside the vinification area. The aging period commences January 1st of the year following that in which the grapes were harvested. Chianti Classico Gran Selezione wine must be produced exclusively from the vineyards of the bottling company.
Additional specifications
The Chianti Classico Olive Oil PDO designation can be followed by Vigna (Vineyard) with the relative toponym.
The Chianti Classico Olive Oil PDO is mandatorily and exclusively distinguished by the “Gallo Nero” mark, strictly in conjunction with the Chianti Classico designation.
This mark must be displayed on the bottle neck or the back label.
Operators: Producers 326 / Bottling 329
Production(KG): 265.654
Turnover(MLN€): 53.478.110
Surface(HA): 6.576,00
