Calice del Conte IGT

Production area: hilly areas of Pelago in the Chianti Rufina area. Clayey, marly and calcareous soils overlooking the Arno valley east of Florence.

Exposure : south.

Altitude : 200/350 m asl

Grapes : Merlot (70%), Cabernet Sauvignon (30%).

Training system : spurred cordon.

Grape harvest : from mid-September to mid-October.

Vinification : fermentation of the grapes for 10 days in thermoregulated steel vats (28/30°C). Racking and then malolactic fermentation in steel. After fermentation, the wine passes into oak barriques.

Maturation : 18 months in barriques and then in the bottle.

Possibility of aging : 15/20 years.

Visual aspect : intense red with violet notes.

Bouquet : ripe cherry with the presence of blackberry and berries, with light hints of spices.

Taste : velvety consistency, pleasantly balanced and harmonic structure.

Accompaniments : tasty and elaborate dishes, grilled and braised meats.

Packaging : Cardboard box for 3 bottles