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RedChianti Colli Senesi

Chianti Colli Senesi Tosca

by Valdipiatta · Tuscany, Italy

AppellationChianti Colli Senesi
TypeRed
GrapesSangiovese, Canaiolo Nero
Alcohol13.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthMedium
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at18 °C
Bottled in0.375 l
ValdipiattaTuscany, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes are grown in Chianti Colli Senesi near Montepulciano. The vineyards lie at 550 m on loamy soils.

Vinification

After harvest, the grapes undergo a low-temperature pre-fermentation stage, followed by skin maceration. Malolactic fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature.

Ageing

The wine ages for six months in Slavonian oak barrels, followed by six months in bottle.

Tasting profile

The wine has a tannic structure.