Fattoria Astorre Noti in Ruppiano™

Chianti Classico Gran Selezione D.O.C.G.

• Grape Varietal: 100% Sangiovese
• Vineyards: Castelnuovo Berardenga, Siena. In the heart of the Chianti Classico region
• Average age of the vines: 40 years
• Soil: calcareus and rock galestro
• Harvest Period: first 10 days of October. Only carefully selected handpicked grapes
• Vinification: cold maceration of the grapes for 48 hours followed by fermentation and maceration for 15 days in stainless steel with daily pumping. After malolactic fermentation in barrels and barriques, 24 months in barriques and oak barrels. 6 months more of fining in the bottle
• Alcohol Content: 14% by vol.
• Residual Sugar: 2 grams per liter
• Color: intense ruby red
• Aroma: persistent and generous with good mature berries, aromatic herbs and a hint of balsamic
• Palate: full-bodied, rich, powerful with very well balanced tannins. Long and very elegant finish
• Food Suggestions: red grilled meats, aged cheese
• Serving Temperature: 18 °C / 64 °F