Barberino Val d’Elsa (FI) - loc. S. Donato in Poggio.
VINEYARD:
Hillside vineyard (420 m. asl) facing south-west in the Chianti Classico area, soil PH >8 and 43% active carbonates. WINE-MAKING PROCESS:
Traditional style, temperature of fermentation 25 - 30 oC.
MATURATION AND REFINEMENT:
Oak casks (about 2 years) then bottle (minimum 6 months).
TASTING NOTES:
Color: Dark ruby red.
Bouquet: Intense, very powerful, cherry, violet and spices. Flavor: Dry and savory, cherry and red berry fruits, tobacco, deep tannins, very well balanced.
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 13.60% vol.
TOTAL ACIDITY: 5.65 g/l.
DRY EXTRACT: 29.00 g/l.
RECOMMENDED PAIRINGS:
Grilled and roast red meat, game meat, venison.
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 16°-18°C.
BOTTLE SIZES AVAILABLE: 0.75 l.
RATINGS:
Silver Medal at “L.A. International Wine&Spirits Competition”, Wine Spectator 92 pt., Guida Oro “I Vini di Veronelli 2013” 90 pt., Luca Maroni 88 pt. (vintage 2009)