CHIANTI DOCG
AREA OF ORIGIN:
Tuscany.
PEDOCLIMATIC ENVIRONMENT:
Hilly areas with elevations not exceeding 700 metres and soil made of arenaceous, marly limy substrata, clayey schists and sand.
GRAPE VARIETIES:
Between 75% and 100% Sangiovese, Up to 10% Canaiolo Nero.
COLOUR:
Bright ruby red verging on garnet red when aged.
CHARACTERISTICS:
This wine has a generous bouquet with a fruity, floral flavour with hints of morello cherry and violet and a dry, well-balanced flavour.
GASTRONOMIC COMBINATIONS:
This wine is a particularly suitable accompaniment to roasts, grilled meat and hearty soups.
SERVING TEMPERATURE:
Serve at a temperature of 18°-20° C.
WINE-MAKING PROCESS:
in red, with 7-8 days steeping on skins in stainless steel tanks.
This Famous Tuscan Wine of bright ruby red and slight garnet has a generous bouquet of florals, morello cherry, violets and fruit. Very well balanced flavor.
Particularly accompanies roasts, grilled meat, red sauces and hearty stews and soups.
Variety: Between 75-100% Sangiovese Grape and up to 10% Canaiolo Nero grape.
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