VINTAGE
2012

APPELLATION
Chianti Classico DOCG

AREA
Radda in Chianti, Tuscany

GRAPES
95% Sangiovese and 5% Canaiolo

VINIFICATION
The 200-acres of Sangiovese grapes used for this wine are first machine-harvested, then fermented with skins using the traditional method. Malolactic fermentation occurs in steel tanks, and afterwards, the wine is aged in 3,400-liter Slavonian oak casks, or "botte", for a year. This is followed by three months of aging in the bottle. The average age of the vines is around 20 years, and since 1999, 25 acres have been replanted per year.

COLOR
Ruby-red advancing to garnet

BOUQUET
Bursting with strawberry, red berries, and notes of sage, spice cake, and subtle earth

PALATE
Vibrant and medium bodied, revealing lively cherry and exotic spice and leading to polished tannins and a delicate finish

FOOD PAIRINGS
Most types of grilled, barbecued, marinated, roasted, or stuffed meats and fish

SERVING TEMPERATURE
61°F - 64°F

ALCOHOL LEVEL
13%

BOTTLE SIZE
375 mL, 750 mL