Chianti superiore castel di pugna

Grape varieties Sangiovese 90 % – Colorino 5% – red grape varieties 5%

Vineyards age 2000

Pruning system Spur pruned cordon e Guyot

Planting density 5000 plants per hectare

Yield per hectare 6 tons of grapes

Hand harvest date Last week of September

Crush and fermentation  Alcoholic fermentation and maceration for minimum 15 days in stillness steel tanks with détéstage and pump-overs at a controlled temperature

Ageing and fining  For 12 months 50% of the production ages in 500 litres French oak tonneaux oak barrels, the remaning 50% aged in 25 hl barrels of Slavonian oak. Fining in bottle for minimum 15 months

Ageing ability 10 years

Tasting notes:

Color Deep ruby red.

Nose Floral and fruity aromas, reminiscent of dry fruit. Spicy and balsam notes. Aromas of vanillas.

Palate Dry, sapid, slightly tannic taste. Winey, harmonic and elegant.

Serving Suggestions Roast meat, truffle, spiced fish or with tomato, fresh cheeses.