Chicchirossi

Producer:
Fattoria San Michele a Torri
Region:
Tuscany
Grape:
Malvasia Rossa, Canaiolo, Ciliegiolo, Montepulciano
Classification:
IGT Colli della Toscana Centrale
Vintage:
2013
Capacity:
0.75 l

A dry red wine from the native Tuscan grapes Ciliegiolo and Canaiolo with the addition of Red Malvasia and Montepulciano. An interesting wine with a beautiful name Chicchirossi, Italian for red grape bunch, reflecting the charm of Tuscany, what’s interesting, without the addition of Sangiovese. It’s a conscious and little teasing choice of the producer to bring out the potential of lesser- known but equally interesting grape varieties. Malvasia and Ciliegiolo give a strong fruity aftertaste, Canaiolo and Montepulciano strengthen its structure and make it round. Harvesting done manually (with an additional selection of grapes just before fermentation) and ageing for more than 12 months in small barrels and big casks result in a robust and consistent wine. Organically cultivated.

Details

Color: vivid ruby red with crimson hues.

Aroma: fresh, concentrated, fruity, soft, very pleasant.

Flavor: velvety, balanced.

Food matching: excellent with Tuscan starters, cured meats, crostini and also with aromatic and fatty sauces like ragout, amatriciana, carbonara, white meat roasts, also roast beef.

Serving temperature: 18°C.

Alcohol content: 13,5%.

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