Chianti Classico

• Area DOCG:
  slopes up to 250 to 600 meters between Florence and Siena characterized by thick woods; the soil is predominantly sandstone at the higher altitudes and calcareous clay at lower altitudes
• Grape selection :
  Sangiovese (minimum 80%) and others
• 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:
  12%
• Aging:
  12 months prior to release
• Types:
  
• Riserva:
  the Riserva must have min alcholic content of 12.5%; the Riserva must age for at least two years.
• Temperature:
  60° - 64° Farenheit (16° - 18° Celsius), opening the bottle few hours before serving

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