Chigi Saracini
GRAPES: 100% Vermentino
YIELD: 8.5 tonnes of grapes per hectare.
POSITION OF THE VINEYARDS: Colli Toscana Centrale
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VINEYARDS:
The vineyards are 15/20 years old, situated on hillsides with excellent exposure to the sun and main winds, in order to avoid dampness from pooling. The training sys- tem mainly used is the spurred cordon, managed with frequent and very careful tending. The grapes are usually harvested in the middle of September.
MATURING:
When fermentation has been completed the wine is kept in steel and subject to the normal stabilisation and filtra- tion processes so that it is ready for bottling by the Janu- ary after harvesting.
ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS:
Pale straw yellow colour, with characteristic aromas and a smooth, elegant mouth sustained by a pleasant acid vein.
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 13% vol.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
Aperitif, cold starters, summer dishes and fish.
Vermentino