| Classification: |
D.O.C.
- Denominazione di Origine Controllata |
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| Origin: |
Chianti
area |
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| Soil: |
Vineyards
facing South East, composed of a light soil allowing a perfect
over-ripeness |
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| Vines: |
Trebbiano
Toscano and Chianti's Malvasia Bianca |
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| Harvest: |
Normally
during the 2nd and the 3rd decade of November. The best bunches
are dried on straw mats |
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| Vinification: |
Extremely
slow, in small barrels of 100/200 litres |
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| Ageing: |
In
the same barrels, for 4 years at least |
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| Bottling: |
The
blend resulting from the different barrels, is bottled after
a minimum of 4 years |
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| Refining: |
6
months in bottle |
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| Colour: |
Golden
yellow |
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| Bouquet: |
Intense,
very complex, resulting from the aroma of the vines, the long
storage in the barrels and the cellar's yeasts |
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| Taste: |
Full,
rich, reminiscent of dried fruits |
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| Food
paring: |
Dessert
wine, ideal with light cakes or biscuits |
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| Notes: |
Only
produced in the best vintages |
