Description
Country | Italy |
Region | Tuscany |
Wine Type | Red |
Grape Variety | 86% Sangiovese, 7% Merlot & 7% Cabernet Sauvignon |
Vineyard Location | Gaiole in Chianti Hills – Tuscany Altitude: 550 m / 1800 ft |
Soil | Â Shallow, with lots of shale |
Harvest | Hand harvesting in crates |
Vinification | Fermentation and skin contact for 14 days in stainless steel vats |
Aging | 5 months in 225 litres French oak barrels, 3 years of bottle agiing |
Organic Certifications | EU Organic , USA Made with Organic Grapes |
Environmentally Friendly | |
Alcohol Vol | 13.5% |
Color | Bright ruby red |
Aroma | Spicy with dark chocolate, vanilla, cinnamon and cedar. Dark plum, black cherries, prune and leather |
Taste | Fresh with medium acidity counterbalanced by a warm alcohol feeling, medium tannins. Aromas are more intense on the nose than on the palate |
Food Pairing | Braised and stewed meats, spicy meats, wild game, pasta |
Serving Temperature | 18°C / 64.4°F |
Standard Bottle Size (L) | 0.75 |
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