Tegolaia Reserve 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

Training system : spurred cordon.

Grapes : Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon.

Grape harvest : first half of October.

Vinification : fermentation of the grapes for 15 days in thermoregulated steel vats (28/30°C). Racking and then malolactic fermentation in steel. After fermentation, the wine passes into wooden barrels.

Maturation : 24 months in wooden barrels.

Possibility of aging : 15/20 years.

Visual aspect : ruby red.

Perfume : enveloping perfume, savory taste and excellent persistence.

Taste : wine of great personality, round and balanced with balsamic notes.

Accompaniments : it goes well with savory dishes and red meats, especially grilled.

Serving temperature : 19/20°C.

Packaging : Cardboard box of 6 bottles