Questo vino
Vineyard and terroir
The grapes grow in Castellina in Chianti at 350–480 metres above sea level.
Vinification
The grapes are harvested by hand at optimal ripeness. Traditional vinification takes place in steel tanks, with fermentation at 28–30 °C and 25 days of maceration.
Ageing
The wine matures for 18 months in cement vats, tonneaux and 25 hl French oak barrels, followed by three months in bottle in the winery’s cellars.
Tasting profile
Rounded, rich and balanced.
Label / history
The label has featured three flower sellers since 1954. “Le Fioraie” means “the flower sellers” in Italian and is the name of the place where the estate is located.
According to legend, many centuries ago a pilgrim monk fainted near the estate during an unbearably hot summer after a long journey. Three local sisters who sold flowers revived him with a glass of wine. He continued his pilgrimage, then returned several months later and began building a small church before planting several vines.
