Chianti Classico Riserva
Grape varieties: Sangiovese 90%, Merlot 10%
Area of production: Tuscany, Italy
Alcohol contenent: 14%
Serving temperature: 18%
Harvest: hand selection between the beginning of september and the first half of october
Vinification: gentle pressing of the grapes; the only flower wine is subjected to fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature (28°c) with macro oxygenation and 20 days stay on the skin.
Ageing: infrench oak barriques for 18 months, in bottle for 6 months
Color: intense ruby red with grenade reflections
Bouquet: wintense aromatics and austere of great complexity where higher alcohols formed by careful vinification carry a collection of aromas including liquorice, root and plum syrup
Palate: in the mouth the wine is absolutely elegant, fine, tied, complex and structured with a very pronounced minerality and sapidity
Food pairing
game, grilled meats, roasts, salami; it is recommended to combine with beef peposo and pappardelle with hare and of course with the classic fiorentina steak