Descrizione
History
The company is about 80 hectares in the heart of Chianti Classico, in Castellina in Chianti. There are about 33 hectares of vineyards, located on the hills of a natural amphitheater, facing south-east at about 370 meters above sea level. Age of the vineyards between 5 and 30 years. Since the end of the 70s the company has been owned by the publisher Paolo Panerai. A census of the vines, undertaken immediately after the purchase, made it possible to select the best species of Sangioveto, the noble native version of Sangiovese, and Malvasia Nera, a variety that allows for a particular characterization of the wines.
Grapes used
Sangiovese 85%
Black Malvasia 15%
Production method
The vinification is in steel, the refinement is in barriques for 50% new and in the bottle for 24 to 30 months.
Alcohol content
14%
Tasting notes
Intense garnet red colour. Elegant and fruity nose, combined with a surprising complexity of violet, juniper, rhubarb and almond. In the mouth full-bodied, elegant, harmonious, non-aggressive tannins, balsamic notes, velvety with a decisive and persistent finish.
Possible combinations
Perfect in combination with aged cheeses, red meats, game, roasts and cured meats.
Recensioni
Ancora non ci sono recensioni.