CHIANTI SUPERIORE
Name:
CHIANTI SUPERIORE DOCG
Production area: Fiesole
Blend: 85% Sangiovese 15% Colorino 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol: 14%
Service temperature: 16-18 °C | 61-64 °F
Vineyard location: Hillside, with south exposure
Yield per hectare: 7,5 tons
Harvest type: Hand harvesting
Vine training system: Guyot
Harvest time: Mid October
Vinification: Selection of the best grapes. fermentation at controlled temperature for 10 – 15 days
Aging: At least 12 months in stainless steel tanks (80%) and in French barriques (20%), following by not less than 6 months in the bottle
Certifications: Organic
Awards: 86 Points DECANTER ASIA WINE AWARDS (2015)
Tasting notes:
Ruby-red color with a garnet rim, this wine's bouquet displays ample aromas of raspberry, violet, wild berries, tobacco, chocolate, and vanilla. On the palate is rich, full-bodied, and velvety.
