CHIANTI CLASSICO
- DOCG
- AREA OF ORIGIN:
Tuscany (province of Florence and Siena).
- PEDOCLIMATIC ENVIRONMENT:
Hilly areas with elevations not exceeding 700 metres and soil made of arenaceous, marly limy substrata, clayey schists and marl.
- GRAPE VARIETIES:
Between 75% and 100% Sangiovese, Up to 10% Canaiolo Nero.
- COLOUR:
Bright ruby red verging on garnet when aged.
- CHARACTERISTICS:
This wine has a generous bouquet with a fruity, well-balanced dry flavour with hints of red berries and soft tannins; when aged this wine acquires a soft, velvety texture.
- GASTRONOMIC COMBINATIONS:
This wine is a particularly suitable accompaniment to game, grilled meat and ripe cheeses.
- SERVING TEMPERATURE:
Serve at a temperature of 18°-20° C.
- WINEMAKING:
In red, with 12-15 days steeping on skins in stainless steel tanks.
- AGEING:
To obtain the Classic Chianti, the wine must be left for 6 months in oak casks and 3 months in bottles.
- BOTTLE:
Bordeaux 750 ml
- CAPSULE:
Purple P.V.C. with side writing
