CHIANTI RUFINA


 

DOCG
AREA OF ORIGIN: Tuscany, municipality of Rufina.
PEDOCLIMATIC ENVIRONMENT: Hilly areas with elevations not exceeding 700 metres and soil made of arenaceous, marly limy substrata, clayey schists and sand.
GRAPE VARIETIES: Between 90% and 100% Sangiovese, up to 10% Canaiolo Nero.
COLOUR: Bright ruby red verging on garnet red when aged.
CHARACTERISTICS: Fruity, floral character with hints of morello cherry and violet and a dry, well-balanced flavour.
GASTRONOMIC COMBINATIONS: This wine is a particularly suitable accompaniment to roasts, grilled meat and hearty soups.
SERVING TEMPERATURE: Serve at a temperature of 18°-20° C.
WINEMAKING: In red, with 7-8 days steeping on skins in stainless steel tanks.
BOTTLE: Bordeaux 750 ml
CAPSULE: Red P.V.C. with side writing