
CHIANTI CLASSICO D.O.C.G.

CHIANTI CLASSICO
Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita
Grape Varieties | 95% Sangiovese and 5% Merlot |
Altitude | 200-310 meter above sea level |
Soil | Alberese Limestone and Red Clay |
Training System | Spurred Cordon System, 5.000 plants per hectare |
Yiels Per Hectare | 65 q. grapes to hectare |
Harvest | Merlot middle September, Sangiovese middle October |
Vinification | Fermentation and Maceration at a set temperature at no more than 25 °C. |
Ageing | The ageing process lasts 15 months; half of the grapes are aged in a 38 hl. French oak barrel, the other half, in a steel barrel |
Bottle Ageing | 6 months |
Tasting Notes | This wine has a medium ruby red colour, a really intense and typical Sangiovese aroma, red fruits forward, floral and slightly spicy. On the palate is soft and fresh, with a good acidity and delicate tannins. Medium length, really pleasant |
Food Pairings | Ideal with local cuisine meat dishes such as Florentine tripe, beans, Charcuterie, soft cheese, pork loin, roasted lamb |