Chianti Colli Fiorentini DOCG

Region: Toscana


Sub-region: Antella

Viticulture

From a 17.5 ha. vineyard in Antella, planted at 200 - 300 m.asl. Soil rich in clay. Vines are approximately 20 years old.

Vinification

Hand harvested from mid September to early October. Fermented in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 28º - 30º. Maceration on the lees lasts for 13 days, when the wine is intially punched down twice daily, then once a day for the remaining maceration process. Matured in new 20 hl. oak barrels for 4 months, then aged in the bottle for 3 months.

Grape Varieties

90% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo Nero