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 |
