AREA OF ORIGIN:

• Tuscany.

 
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.