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.