| Country |
Italy |
| Region |
Tuscany |
| Wine Type |
Red |
| Grape Variety |
98% Sangiovese & 2% Ancellotta |
| 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 |
16 months in 225 litres French oak barrels |
| Organic Certifications |
EU Organic , USA Made with Organic Grapes |
| Environmentally Friendly |
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| Alcohol Vol |
13.5% |
| Color |
Intense ruby red |
| Aroma |
Sweet concentrated fruit confit like strawberry jam, confected plums, preserved red cherries. The nose is intense, ripe, with vanilla and cloves spiciness. |
| Taste |
Smooth counterbalanced by a lively pronounced acidity. The tannins are medium and quite mature. Aromas are more intense on the nose than on the palate |
| Food Pairing |
Braised and stew meats, roast meats, mature cheeses |
| Serving Temperature |
18°C / 64.4°F |
| Standard Bottle Size (L) |
0.75 |
| Association |
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