AREA OF ORIGIN:
PEDOCLIMATIC ENVIRONMENT:
- Hilly areas with altitude not exceeding 700 metres.
- Soil made of arenaceous, marly limy substrata, clayey schists and sand.
GRAPE VARIETIES:
- Between 75% and 100% Sangiovese. Canaiolo Nero up to 10%.
COLOUR:
- Bright ruby red verging on garnet red when aged.
CHARACTERISTICS:
- Chianti D.O.C.G. has a generous bouquet with a fruity, floral flavour with hints of morello cherry and violet and a dry, well balanced flavour.
GASTRONOMIC COMBINATIONS:
- This wine is a suitable accompaniment to roasts, grilled meat and hearty soups.
SERVING TEMPERATURE:
- To be served at a temperature of 18°-20° C.
WINE-MAKING PROCESS:
- In red, with 7-8 days steeping on skins in stainless steel tanks.