Nose
Very intense nose with bouquet of balsamic, flowery violet, iris, spices, red fruits, vanilla and cloves.
Palate
On the palate it reveals its great structure, dry and savoury supported by balanced acidity, warm and persistent with great aging potential.
Supple tannins become refinement of taste, soft and velvety by time.
Growing Conditions
Zone of production: Gaiole in Chianti (SI)
Location: Chianti Classico
Altitude and orientation: 260-370 m. s.l.m. Sud, S-W
Soil: Clay and limestone rock
Training system: Guyot
Plant density per hectare: 5500-6600
Harvest
After a cool spring, with a few rainy days in June, a hot summer followed, balanced by new rains in September. The biological management of the soil has contributed to the healthiness of the vines and to the good ripening of the fruits.
Excellent quality, with balanced and well structured wines.
Bottling
6,900
Winemaking
Fermentation with autoctonous yeasts. Cap managed with punchdown. Maceration on the skins for 4-5 weeks
Aging
12-16 months in barriques of French oak. 6 months minimum of bottle age before release
Appearance
Dark ruby colour with shades of purple
Food Pairing
Ribollita (Tuscan bread, bean, and vegetable soup), pheasant, wild game, and stews. Aged cheeses and chocolate