vine pro imports > Producer > Chianti Classico D.o.c.g.

Chianti Classico D.o.c.g.

Overview

Very consistent ruby ​​color, the thickness of the ripe notes of blackberries, cherry jam, violet floral hints of humus, mushroom, tobacco, and licorice are striking on the nose. Wide and concentrated mouth, with velvety tannins, the clear acid vein that gives balance and prestigious closure.

– Careful selection of 1st choice grapes in the field and in the cellar;
– Alcoholic fermentation at controlled temperature with medium-long maceration on the skins (from 15 to 20 days);
– Soft pressing.
– Refinement In the second passage wood (500 Lt.) for about 12 months followed by at least 3 months in the bottle.

Pairings
– Italian Appetizers
– Beef Noble Cuts
– First Courses With Meat Sauces

Italy

Appellation Chianti Classico
Variety Sangiovese 90% - Colorino 5% - Malvasia Nera 5%
Average age of vines 30+
Farming Certified Organic
Soil rich in limestone
Fermentation controlled temperature with medium maceration on the skins (15 to 20 days)
Aging wood (500 Lt.) for approx. 12 months, followed by at least 3 months in the bottle.

Location

Castellina In Chianti - Siena • Tuscany - Italy

Appellation

Chianti Classico

Proprietor

Guido Serio and his wife Isa

Winemaker

Franco Campanelli & Carlo Ferrini

Size/Elevation

20 hectares/ 250 meters