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Chianti Classico DOCG | 90% Sangiovese and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon

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Chianti Classico DOCG

It is made from the finest grapes, comprising 90% Sangiovese and a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon. It is aged in Allier oak tonneaux and then in the bottle for at least six months. It is an intense ruby red with a nose reminiscent of black berries, cocoa and spices. It has excellent structure, with powerful yet elegant tannins; it is impeccably balanced and has a long finish.

Grape varieties
90% Sangiovese and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.

Yield
50 quintals per hectare for Sangiovese and 45 quintals per hectare for Cabernet Sauvignon.

Area di coltivazione
Gli 8,5 ettari di vigneti DOCG di Chianti Classico si trovano fra San Casciano e Mercatale in val di Pesa in uno dei migliori areali di produzione del Chianti Classico. La zona è prettamente collinare caratterizzata da terreni moderatamente argillosi e ricchi di scheletro. The varied exposures give the grapes used to produce this splendid wine a distinctive organoleptic complexity.

Sizes
0.75 l – 1.5 l

Serving temperature
16°

Appearance
Deep ruby red with violet hues

Nose
Intense, complex, refined, fruity and spicy, with notes of ripe cherry and cocoa

Taste and aroma profile
Fresh and pleasantly tannic, with a blackberry finish that enhances its structure and finesse.

Food pairing
Grilled meats and mixed roasts, mature Tuscan pecorino cheeses

2018 Awards

James Suckling: 92 points
Decanter Wine World Award (DWWA): Bronze medal, 87 points

2016 Awards

Mundus Vini: Gold medal, Best of Show
James Suckling: 92 points
Sakura: Double Gold
Decanter Asia Wine Award (DAWA): Silver medal, 93 points
Decanter Wine World Award (DWWA): 91 points Highly Recommended
Guida Bio: Gold leaves
I Migliori Vini Italiani – Luca Maroni: 91 points

2015 Awards

James Suckling: 92 points
The Wine Hunter Award: Rosso
Decanter Asia Wine Award (DAWA): Silver medal, 90 points
Decanter Wine World Award (DWWA): Bronze medal, 88points
Falstaff: 90 points
Gambero Rosso: un calice

2013 Awards

James Suckling: 92 points
Wine Enthusiast: 89 points
Decanter Asia Wine Award (DAWA): Platinum medal, 96 points
Decanter Wine World Award (DWWA): Bronze medal, 88points
Falstaff: 92 points
Gilbert & Gaillard: 90 points

2012 Awards

James Suckling: 92 points
New York World Wine & Spirits Competition: Silver medal
Wine Enthusiast: 85 points
Decanter Wine World Award (DWWA): Silver medal, 90 points
Falstaff: 90 points
Gambero Rosso: two glasses
Gilbert & Gaillard: 91 points

2011 Awards

Sakura: Double Gold
Cathay Pacific Hong Kong IWSC: Gold & Best red wine (<HK$ 200)
Decanter Asia Wine Award (DAWA): Silver medal, 90 points
Gilbert & Gaillard: 90 points

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