Chianti Rufina DOCG

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 : Sangiovese.

Training system : spurred cordon.

Grape harvest : from 20 September to mid-October.

Vinification : fermentation of the grapes for 10 days in thermoregulated steel vats (26/28°C). Racking and then malolactic fermentation, always in steel. After fermentation, the wine passes into wooden barrels.

Maturation : 6 months in wood and 6 months in steel.

Possibility of aging : 10/15 years.

Visual aspect : ruby red.

Perfume : fresh and floral scents.

Taste : wine of great structure capable of combining longevity and softness, good gustatory harmony and excellent drinkability, gentle on the palate.

Accompaniments : it adapts well to both light foods and elaborate dishes.

Serving temperature : 18/19°C.

Packaging : Cardboard box for 6 bottles