Questo vino
Vineyard and terroir
Terre di Avanella comes from vineyards in Rufina, Tuscany, with a southern exposure. The clayey, stony soil is rich in coarse mineral material. The vines are spur-cordon trained, and yield is stated at 45 hl/ha.
Grapes
100% Sangiovese.
Vinification
The grapes are harvested manually from early to mid-October. Following careful selection, only the best fruit is gently pressed and fermented in stainless-steel tanks under temperature control.
Ageing
The wine matures for 12 months in oak tonneaux, followed by at least three months in bottle.
Technical data
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG. Rufina, Tuscany.
Tasting profile
A highly refined, intensely aromatic and complex Riserva with a mature character shaped by prolonged ageing.
