Nose
Ripe red fruit aromas, in pleasant evolution and light notes of spices.
Palate
Well balanced with robust tannins but not aggressive.
Growing Conditions
Chianti Classico Docg Casa Sola – Barberino Val d’Elsa (FI)
Harvest
October 11 2010. Hand Picked with scrupuolous selection of the grapes
Winemaking
100% destemming. Soft pression, fermentation at controlled temperature in stainless steel casks for a total of 21 days (no yeast added). Daily remontage plus a total of four delestages.
Malolactic fermentation: completed, in stainless steel vats at 22°C during five weeks. Biweekly remixage.
Aging
30 months in tonneaux plus min 6 months of refinement in bottle
Appearance
Intense Ruby red color with slight garnet tones.
Food Pairing
Traditionally paired with wild game, barbequed meats, roasts and well seasoned cheeses.