CHIANTI CLASSICO

Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita

Geographic Area: Hills around Siena.

Grapes: 100% Sangiovese

Soil Composition: Mostly sandy with small traces of clay

Maximun yield of grapes per hectare: 60

vinification:Manual harvest. Natural fermentation on yeasts, maceration on the skins for at least 3 weeks with controlled temperature (28°C). Malolactic fermentation in steel vats. Refining in Slavonian oak barrels and smaller French barrels for period of 12 months

ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS:

Colour: Ruby red with violet reflex

Bouquet: Predominant scent of ripe fruit, with light hints of spices – vanilla and cinnamon.

Taste: Soft, intense with an excellent balance of the tannins and the typical freshness of the Sangiovese.

Alcohol Content: 12,5% Vol.

Service Temperature: 17-18 °C

Food Pairing: Red meat, game, seasoned cheese.

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