Ruby red color very intense. The scent is elegant, with a nuance of violets and a flavor of ripe fruit. Tasty, well balanced wine with soft and velvety tannins, good persistence.
Appellation | Chianti Classico D.O.C.G. |
Grapes | 90% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot |
Zone of production | Chianti Classico località Bibbione in San Casciano in Val di Pesa |
Position/altitude | West/south-west - 200 m above sea-level |
Soil | Pebbly, full of rock fragments and limestone gravel |
Vineyards size | 30 hectares |
Cultivation method | Spurred cordon |
Cultivation method | 5,000 vines/hectare |
Vineryards age | from 15 to 30 years |
Harvest | Hand harvested in boxes with individual bunch selection |
Vinification | Fermentation at a controlled temperature of 28°C with 10 days' maceration with skins |
Aging | 12 months in Slavonian oak barrels |
Bottle refining | At least 3 months |
Service temperature | 20° C |
Food pairings | Pasta, Roasted and/or Grilled meat, including game recipes, ripe cheese. |
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