The black and gold label of our Chianti Classico pays homage to the nobility and depth of history of our world class terroir and attempts to capture the ‘zeitgeist’ of the 18th Century.Vinification process
The grapes are crushed and macerate on the skins for 6 hours at 8° C.
The temperature is then brought up to a controlled 28° C for fermentation
for about 8 days and then a further period of maceration for 10 days. •
Aged
The wine is aged on the lees for 2 weeks and then matured for 2 months
in steel followed by 6 months in 2nd and 3rd passage tonneaux. •
Alcohol percentage: 13.5% | Total acidity: 5,5g/L •
Tasting notes:
Colour: Ruby red.
Aroma: Freshly cut flowers, sweet red berry fruit, tobacco, orange peel and spicy.