Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva 6 x 75 cl.

VARIETY: Sangiovese 85% , Merlot 5% , Cabernet Sauvignon 10%.

COLOR: Red.

PRODUCTION AREA: Greve in Chianti, Tuscany.

VINEYARDS: The Greve is the heart of Chianti, the hilly region of central Tuscany. The vineyards are on the seep slopes so the wines from quartzitic blue-grey sandstone, with layers of sand and calcareous trained according to a simple Guyot system, with a maximum of five to eight buds per vine.

VINIFICATION: Soft pressing of the grapes fermented in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures with alternating low and medium temperatures (between 16°C and 24° C) for 10 days, with macro-oxygenation. Aging wine in French oak barrels for 9 months and at least 5 months in the bottle before release.

SENSORY FEATURES: This riserva is a brilliant ruby red colour with garnet highlights. On the nose aromas of cherries, red plums, and currants are layered over notes of earth, rose petals, and leather . On the palate, the wine is full-bodied showing excellent structure with firm, integrated tannins and plenty of spice on the long finish.

BEST SERVED WITH: Ideal with grilled red meats, bordelaise sauces, bistecca alla Fiorentina, and butter-poached veal shank.

WINEMAKER: Elisabetta Matteini.

SERVING TEMPERATURE: 18°C.