Vecchia Cantina Chianti DOCG 2011

Wine Spectator 87 Pts

Production area: Montepulciano and neighbouring

Yield per hectare: 90 quintals of grapes, the equivalent

Altitude of vineyards: 250/450 m above sea level

Training system: Guyot and spurred cordon

Vinification: separation of grapes from stalks and pressing;

maceration, 10-12 days in total

Fermentation temperature: 26-28 C

durmast barrels for 2-3 months, refinement in bottle for

Ageing capacity: 3-5 years

Bouquet: Immediate and direct with pronounced notes

develops pleasant vanilla scents

body and a very good balance among its components,

Service temperature: serve it at a temperature of  16-18 C or 61-64 F

Food pairing: it accompanies savoury first courses,

Tuscan cured meat, roasted red and white meat.