| Our wine is produced in a small farm situated in the area of Gallo Nero, a short distance from Castellina in Chianti, at about 600 mt. above sea level. The vineyards have a south-east exposure and the soil is typically clayey. |
Appellation |
D.O.C.G. |
| Geographical location | Loc. "il Villino", Castellina in Chianti |
Grapes
| Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet |
| Maturation | 6 months in barrels of various capacity (barrels of 20 H) |
Fining
| 5 months minimum in bottle |
| Potential aging | 8 - 10 years |
| Colour | Deep ruby with light garnet red shades |
Nose
| Wide and intense, with hints of black forest fruit, of marasca cherry and a pleasant smell of precious wood and vanilla. |
Palette
| Dry, well structured, austere and elegant: good harmony among tannins, acids and the parts responsible for softness (alcohol and glycerin): the persistence on the palate is excellent. |
| Alcohol | 12.5% |
Total acidity
| 5.3
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Accompaniment
| Table wine, especially suitable with pasta, any kind of meat and not very ripe cheese.
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Serving temperature
| 16-18 °C |
