TASTING NOTES
80% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo, 10% Merlot.
Ruby color. Aromas of mixed berry fruit leather, strawberry, potters clay, rose hip jam, and roasted mushrooms with a crisp, dryish full body and a medium-long black pepper and caramelized squash finish. A tasty and balanced Chianti with great table-appeal.
DRINK WITH
Ideal with first courses, white meats and cheeses. A great everyday wine. Serve at 60 - 65ºF
Alcohol 12.5.%
WINEMAKING
The estate is located 19 miles south of Florence, Italy. The grapes remain with the skins for two weeks. After that, in order to extract more tannins, the solid part is separated from the liquid. The skins will be used for Grappa, the liquid is refined in stainless steel tanks and then bottled. Aged 3 months in bottle. Clay and heavy soil. Guyot training system.
DRINK WITH
Ricotta stuffed cannelloni with a savory tomato and basil sauce or a rich, layered lasagne, wood-fired pizza or rich Florentine steak.