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Chianti Rufina wine — Renzo Masi winery — Dionysus
RedChiantiDOCG

Chianti Rufina

by Renzo Masi · Tuscany, Italy

AppellationChiantiDOCG
TypeRed
GrapesSangiovese, Colorino
Alcohol13.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
Renzo MasiTuscany, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes grow in the Fattoria di Basciano estate vineyards in the Chianti region and are harvested at optimal ripeness.

Grapes

Sangiovese is blended with a small amount of Colorino.

Vinification

Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature of 25–28 °C, with 20 days of skin maceration. Malolactic fermentation begins immediately after alcoholic fermentation and occurs in stainless-steel tanks.

Ageing

The wine matures for 12 months in second- and third-use French oak barriques.

Tasting profile

Elegant.