WINES OF ITALY

Chianti - DOCG (GPDO)

Production area of Chianti DOCG:

slopes up to 250 to 600 metres between Florence and Siena characterized by thick woods; the soil is predominantly sandstone at the higher altitudes and calcareous clay at lower altitudes

Vine selection :

Sangiovese (75-100%), Canaiolo (0-10%), Trebbiano Toscano and/or Malvasia of Chianti (0-10%), others (0-10%)

Colour:

intense ruby red with maroon highlights with aging

Aroma:

typical, intense, of violets

Taste:

dry, harmonious, slightly tannic when young, acquires softness with age

Minimum alcohol content:

11.5% (12% for the Riserva)

Aging:

the Colli Senesi, Colli Aretini, Colline Pisane, and Montalbano denomination may not be released before March 1, of the year following vintage; the Colli Fiorentini, Rufina, Montespertoli and Superiore cannot be released before June 1, of the year following vintage; the Riserva must age for at least two years

Types:

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Riserva:

Superiore and Riserva

Serving temperature of wine Chianti:

Serve the wine at: 64° - 67° Farenheit, 18° - 20° Celsius opening the bottle few hours before serving