CHIANTI DOCG

GRAPE VARIETY : Sangiovese 85% , Canaiolo and other autochthon red grapes from the Estate 15%

TRAINING SYSTEM : Sprur pruning.

HARVESTING PERIOD: Harvest takes place from the end of September to the first two weeks of October.

HARVESTING METHOD: Manual and mechanical harvesting in the new vineyards and selection of the grapes.

PRESSING: Soft pressing.

MACERATION ON THE SKINS for 3 weeks with pumping over the cap.

FERMENTATION AND AGEING: Alcoholic and malolatic fermentation  with native yeasts. Ageing in vitrified cement tanks . Futher ageing in bottle for 4/5 months.

TASTING NOTES: Nice ruby red colour , on the nose red cherry and floreal notes , on the palate, freshness and intensity in harmony with soft tannins.

LONGEVITY : Around 5 years.

AWARDS:  J. Suckling vintage 2016 90/100 ,vintage 2012  90/100;  Vintage 2016 Medal Bronze Decanter Awards 2017 Vintage 2014 Oscar Quality/Price Gambero Rosso 2016 ; Vintage 2018 91 pts Suckling