Chianti Colli Senesi General informations

Controlled designation of origin

Description

General informations

IL VINO:
This wine comes from the youngest vineyards on the estate, which bring out the fruit and freshness of Tuscan Sangiovese.

SOIL:
Tuffaceous soil that contribute to the ripe bunches of grapes that are rich in flavour and fruity aromas.

PLANT DENSITY:
5,000 plants/hectare.

TRAINING SYSTEM:
Spurred cordon.

VARIETY:
80% Sangiovese and 20% Merlot.

VINIFICATION:
Soft pressing, fermentation in temperature controlled stainless steel vats at 25°-26°C with pumping over, maceration on the skins for 8-12 days.

AGEING:
In big barrels and stainless steel vats until bottling where they age for several weeks in the bottle.

AGEING POTENTIAL:
This wine best expresses its qualities up to two years after the harvest.