Description
Grapes: 80% Sangiovese, 20% vines allowed by the specifications
Production area: Chianti DOCG
Altitude: 100 m a.s.l.
Type of soil: Hill soil, loose and deep, rich in marine fossils and rock fragments. Marl and sandstone, comprising clay and sand schists, rich in limestone.
Alcohol: 13 % vol.
Fermentation: Alcoholic fermentation for 10-12 days at a temperature of 20-24°C, followed by maceration for 10 days at 28-29°C in steel, using Delestage and racking techniques. Subsequent malolactic fermentation, racking and sulphurisation.
Aging: Partly in steel with micro-oxygenation and partly in wood for 12 months.
Tasting notes: Ruby red colour. The bouquet is of ripe red berries and spices, humus and eucalyptus. To the palate it is full and warm, full-bodied and with a fine tannin. It ends on spicy, berry notes.
Food pairings: Red meats, fiorentina steak, aged cheeses, veal roasts, game, truffle dishes.
David Holmes (verified owner) –
Loved it. smooth balanced. good mid palate and lovely finish. I have recommended it to family members