| Country |
Italy |
| Region |
Tuscany |
| Wine Type |
Red |
| Grape Variety |
86% Sangiovese, 7% Merlot & 7% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Vineyard Location |
Gaiole in Chianti Hills – Tuscany Altitude: 550 m / 1800 ft |
| Soil |
Shallow, with lots of shale |
| Harvest |
Hand harvesting in crates |
| Vinification |
Fermentation and skin contact for 14 days in stainless steel vats |
| Aging |
5 months in 225 litres French oak barrels, 3 years of bottle agiing |
| Organic Certifications |
EU Organic , USA Made with Organic Grapes |
| Environmentally Friendly |
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| Alcohol Vol |
13.5% |
| Color |
Bright ruby red |
| Aroma |
Spicy with dark chocolate, vanilla, cinnamon and cedar. Dark plum, black cherries, prune and leather |
| Taste |
Fresh with medium acidity counterbalanced by a warm alcohol feeling, medium tannins. Aromas are more intense on the nose than on the palate |
| Food Pairing |
Braised and stewed meats, spicy meats, wild game, pasta |
| Serving Temperature |
18°C / 64.4°F |
| Standard Bottle Size (L) |
0.75 |
| Association |
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