Chianti Superiore DOCG

Red wine from the Tuscany

Denomination: CHIANTI SUPERIORE DOCG

Grapes: Sangiovese 90%, Merlot 5% and Other 5%
Production area: Lucignano (AR) - Tuscany
Vineyards area: 3 hectares
Vineyards altitude: 300 m a.s.l.
Exposure: South-West
Soil texture: Frank calcareous with pebbles
Plant breeding way: Espailer
Planting density: Spurred Cordon 5.000 plants/hectare
Yield/hectare (wine): 75 hl

Harvest period: Middle of October

Organoleptic characteristics:

Alcohol: 13 %
Color: Ruby red
Bouquet: Vinous, pleasant
Taste: Alcoholic, harmonic

Serving temperature: 18° C

Matching dishes: Red and white meat dishes

Winemaking

In stainless steel vats at controlled temperature of 26 / 28c° with maceration on skins for 12 days

Ageing: No
Refining in bottle: 3 Months

Wine makers in Tuscany from over 50 years.

Winery is located in Valdichiana between the medioeval cities of Lucignano and Monte San Savino in Chianti Colli Senesi Aretini Area.

The winery, which is 50 acres wide, 10 of which are vineyards, follows a unique tradition in high quality wine production, thanks to ideal climate conditions, exposure of the fields, location, and soil properties. The vineyards produce different grapes such as the traditional Sangiovese, Colorino, and Canaiolo, as well as the international varieties Merlot and Syrah.

High technology brand new cellars and the care towards the fields, combined with the dedication and passion, make sure that this wine is numbered among the best within the area of Chianti, Arezzo and Siena.