Chianti Colli Fiorentini

Producer:
Fattoria San Michele a Torri
Region:
Tuscany
Grape:
Sangiovese (80%), Canaiolo (10%), Colorino (5%), Merlot (5%)
Classification:
DOCG
Vintage:
2015
Capacity:
0.75 l

A dry red wine from the native Tuscan grape Sangiovese with the addition of Canaiolo, Colorino and Merlot. Extremely crispy and fruity Chianti from the Colli Fiorentini subzone. Originating from the vineyards situated at an attitude of 180 meters in south-eastern hills of the town of Scandicci. The grapes are collected manually, 30% of the wine is aged in 2500 litre casks, 70% in concrete tanks. Two parts are blended before bottling, then the wine mature in the bottle for at least two months. Organically cultivated, Chianti rewarded and awarded by Italian wine publications like Vini di Veronelli and DuemilaVini. This wine was awarded the Berebene Oscar in 2016.

Details

Color: intense ruby red with crimson hues.

Aroma: complex, long lasting, notes of cherry and violet.

Flavor: soft, fresh, gently tannic.

Food matching: excellent with Tuscan cured meats, pate crostini, sauces like ragout, amatriciana, carbonara, white roast meats or roast-beef.

Serving temperature: 18°C.

Alcohol content: 13%.

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