Description
Country | Italy |
Region | Tuscany |
Wine Type | Red |
Grape Variety | 98% Sangiovese & 2% Ancellotta |
Vineyard Location | Gaiole in Chianti Hills – Tuscany Altitude: 550 m / 1800 ft |
Soil | Shallow, with lots of shale |
Harvest | Hand harvesting in crates |
Vinification | Fermentation and skin contact for 14 days in stainless steel vats |
Aging | 16 months in 225 litres French oak barrels |
Organic Certifications | EU Organic , USA Made with Organic Grapes |
Environmentally Friendly | |
Alcohol Vol | 13.5% |
Color | Intense ruby red |
Aroma | Sweet concentrated fruit confit like strawberry jam, confected plums, preserved red cherries. The nose is intense, ripe, with vanilla and cloves spiciness. |
Taste | Smooth counterbalanced by a lively pronounced acidity. The tannins are medium and quite mature. Aromas are more intense on the nose than on the palate |
Food Pairing | Braised and stew meats, roast meats, mature cheeses |
Serving Temperature | 18°C / 64.4°F |
Standard Bottle Size (L) | 0.75 |
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