| Classification: |
D.O.C.G. - Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita |
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| Origin: |
Estate
of Barberino Val d'Elsa in Chianti's area, between Florence and
Sienna |
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| Soil: |
Slopy,
medium soil mix, with clay |
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| Vines: |
Sangiovese
90%, complementary vines 10% |
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| Harvest: |
Normally
between the 2nd and 3rd decade of September |
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| Vinification: |
For
8 days at the temperature of 28/30° C
followed by maceration for 10 days |
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| Ageing: |
About
3 months in oak barrels |
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| Bottling: |
Month
of March after the harvest |
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| Refining: |
1
month in bottle |
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| Colour: |
Ruby
red of medium intensity |
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| Bouquet: |
Intense,
grapey |
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| Taste: |
Lively,
fruity, dry |
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| Food
paring: |
Ideal
for every day meals |