Questo vino
Vineyard and terroir
The vineyards are situated in Rufina, Tuscany, with a southern exposure. The soil is clayey and stony, with abundant coarse mineral material. Training is divided between Guyot and spur cordon, and the stated yield is 45 hl/ha.
Grapes
Sangiovese, Canaiolo Nero and Colorino.
Vinification
Harvesting is manual and runs from mid-September to mid-October. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks.
Ageing
The Riserva spends 24 months in oak barrels and tonneaux, followed by at least three months in bottle.
Technical data
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG. Rufina, Tuscany.
Tasting profile
An intensely aromatic, complex and highly refined wine whose extended maturation gives it a distinctly mature character.
