This Chianti Classico DOCG features deep ruby red color with violet hints. It has a nice bouquet of mature fruits such as morello cherry and plum with delicate hints of durmast. This red wine is full-bodied and thick with generous tannins.
- Country of origin: Italy.
- Region: Chianti Classico.
- Appellation: Chianto Classic DOCG.
- Grape varietal: 95% Sangiovese Grosso, 5% Colorino.
- Alcohol % by volume: 13%.
- Age: 14 months in barrels, 3 months in bottle.
- Keeping age: 8 years after bottling.
- Volume: 750/375ml.
- Serving temperature: 20°C.
- Gastronomic match: it finds the best expression with typical Tuscan starters. Ideal also with first courses (pasta), “ribollita” (Tuscan soup), grilled meat and cheeses.
- Bouquet: the vinification technique enhances the intense fruity aromas. In particular, mature fruit such as morello cherry and plum with delicate durmast.
- The grapes used for this Chianti Classico come from a great selection made in the vineyard.
- These grapes have excellent maturation characteristics.
- Before going into the stalk-remover, the grapes are further selected through a conveyor belt on which another final sorting of the bunches is made.
- After being separated in the most delicate way from the stalk, the grape bunch ferments in concrete vats.
- The skins maceration lasts about two weeks. During this process the necessary oenological techniques are implemented.
- The maturation and the ageing start in December, after the malolactic fermentation. The wine is moved into medium/large size barrels and rests there about 14 months.
- The ageing is made in bottle at least 3 months in thermo-controlled areas.