Chianti Colli Senesi

Producer:
Azienda Agricola Lombardo
Region:
Tuscany
Grape:
Prugnolo Gentile (80%), Canaiolo Nero, Mammolo (10%), Malvasia, Trebbiano Toscano (10%)
Classification:
DOCG
Vintage:
2017
Capacity:
0.75 l

Dry red wine from native Tuscany grapes Prugnolo Gentile, Canaiolo Nero, Mammolo, Malvasia and Trebbiano Toscano. It is a wine variety from the area of Chianti Colli Senesi - the hills of Siena, including the province of Siena. The combination of five grape varieties of the classic Chianti formula. This delicate wine, with a slight floral note, is obtained through a combination of white grapes of Malvasia and Trebbiano. It goes well with most dishes, to drink with the meal every day.

Details

Color: ruby red, vibrant.
Aroma: vinous, with a hint of violet blossom.
Flavor: harmonious, round.
Food matching: from hors d‘oeuvres to main courses, with the exception of fish.
Serving temperature: 16°/18°C/
Alcohol: 12.5% /

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