#BIO Organic Chianti | Tuscany, Italy

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VARIETIES

Sangiovese.

PRODUCTION DISTRICT

Organic grapes from the Chianti hills, traditional winemaking country for its ideal soil, aspect and climate.

ALTITUDE AND ASPECT

Chianti hill districts at an average of 200–300 metres above sea level.

TYPE OF SOIL

Well-aspected plots with mainly tufa and alberese terrain.

TRAINING SYSTEM

Guyot and spurred cordon.

HARVEST

Perfect grapes harvested at the appropriate level of ripening and taken immediately to the cellars for fermentation.

WINEMAKING METHOD

The grapes are harvested by the end of October and are fermented on the skins, with about 10 days of maceration and frequent pump-overs. Fermentation is at controlled temperature to safeguard and enhance the primary aromas of grapes and the secondary aromas generated by the fermentation process. Bottling is scheduled after the most suitable period of ageing in stainless steel and concrete tanks.

SENSORY PROFILE

Bright ruby colour and fragrant, heady aromas with delightful hints of raspberry, wild strawberry, violet and ripe grapes. A dry, soft but perky and nicely fruity flavour, with an appealing morello cherry and almond finish of just the right length.

ABV

13,00 %.

AGEING POTENTIAL

3 years.

FOOD PAIRING

Mixed meat grill, poultry, lamb and Pecorino cheese.