Så fik Vi også Lucarello riserva på lager, som selvfølgelig også har fået tre glas af Gambero rosso. Det er vildt, at Borgos tre basis vine alle får denne topkarakter, når priserne er så favorable. Lucarello er en klassisk tør Chianti, der skal åbnes i god tid før servering. Her er Livons beskrivelse på engelsk af vinen:
GENERAL DATA: Vineyard: located at Lucarelli in the municipality of Radda in Chianti. Kind of ground: Lime, clay, sand. Grape: 95% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo Vines per hectare: 7300 Type of cultivation: Cordon trained VINIFICATION AND REFINING: The grapes are harvested by hand using boxes, followed by gentle destemming. The fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature of 23°C on skins for twenty-seven days. Malolactic fermentation in wooden barrels follows, for all the must in wooden casks. Twenty-four months of maturing follow in wooden barrels at a constant temperature of 16°C. At the end of this period, the wine is bottled. There follows a further long period of refining in the bottle. ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS: It has an intense garnet red color. On the nose it recalls liquorice, forest fruits and vanilla. On the palate it is full-bodied with balanced tannins and a very long and elegant finish. FURTHER INFORMATION: Drink with: first courses with ragout sauce, grilled meat in general, game and matured cheeses. Longevity: 10-12 years. Serve at: 17-18°C.
