Type:    Red Grape:    Sangiovese Maturation:    Aged in oak for 6 months Food:    pasta, risotto, first courses in general, red or white meat Winemaker:    Filippo Baccalaro & Mario Ercolino

General

CHIANTI DOCG:
Brilliant ruby in color, this forward Sangiovese varietal is supple, fruity and flavorful on the palate, with appealing balance and near-unlimited matchability with food. Best savored in its youth with pasta, risotto, first courses in general, red or white meat.

Vineyard Characteristics

Soil is clayey-calcareous, vines are 10-30 years old and planted with a density of 6,000 vines per hectare, which yield 7.5 tons per hectare. Training is "cordone speronato", spurred cordon.

Vinification and Aging

Temperature-controlled fermentation and maceration for 12-15 days, with daily pumpovers. Aged in oak barrels for 6 months.

Tasting Notes

Supple, fruity and flavorful on the palate, with appealing balance and great versatility.

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Reviews

PDF	88 points	Wine Enthusiast	Vintage: 2004	Printable Version
PDF	86 points	Wine & Spirits	Vintage: 2004	Printable Version
PDF	86 points	Wine Spectator	Vintage: 2004	Printable Version
PDF	87 points	Wine Enthusiast	Vintage: 2001	[ Request the full Review ]
PDF		Restaurant Wine	Vintage: 2001	[ Request the full Review ]