Chianti Classico DOCG La Palaia

Born from selected grapes from vineyards located in the area of the same name, La Palaia is our elegant and concentrated red wine enhanced by the nuanced addition of Cabernet Sauvignon that distinguishes and consecrates it in the line of "Super Tuscans."

BRAND: La Madonnina

TYPE: Red wine

AREA OF PRODUCTION: Region: Tuscany Province: Florence Municipality: Greve Estate: La Madonnina

GRAPE VARIETY: Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon

DENOMINATION: Chianti Classico DOCG

SOIL COMPOSITION: Very clayey and with high calcium content

YIELD: 600g/m2

GROWTH SYSTEM: Spurred Cordon

VINIFICATION: Maceration on the skins for 15 to 18 days in 150 hl stainless steel fermenters; four "rack and return"; daily pumping over at a controlled temperature of 29°C

TASTING NOTES: Dark garnet red; intense, spicy bouquet with hints of juniper, clove and sweet wood; rich, deep palate; ripe, soft tannins with long, differentiated persistence. Aromas are confirmed on the palate and supported by noble tannins

COLOR: Intense garnet red

PAIRINGS: Ideal companion to red meats, poultry and game

SERVING TEMPERATURE: 17-18°C

AGING: Obtained in oak barrels (barriques) for 12 months

ALCOHOLIC STRENGTH: 13.5% vol

TOTAL ACIDITY: 5.1g/l

RESIDUAL SUGAR: 1.8g/l

LONGEVITY: 10/12 years

AWARDS

JAMES SUCKLING: 93/100 points

LUCA MARONI: 90/100 points

Packaging: carton box - 3 bottles