Casalini Chianti Superiore DOCG Organic

Casalini Chianti Superiore DOCG Organic

PRODUCER: Fattoria Fibbiano
DESIGNATION: Chianti Superiore
DOCG (Controlled and Guaranteed Designation of Origin)
AREA OF ORIGIN: Tuscany – Pisa
SOIL: Mainly medium texture, rich in marine skeleton
GRAPE VARIETIES: 90% Sangiovese – 10% Ciliegiolo
VINEYARD ALTITUDE: 200 m above sea level
YIELD PER HECTARE: 70 quintals
PLANTING DIMENSION: 2.20 x 0.80 m
TRAINING SYSTEM: Spurred cordon
HARVEST TIME: Late September/Early October
HARVEST: The grapes are harvested exclusively by hand.
VINIFICATION: The grapes are destemmed, pressed and gravity-fed into special roto-fermenters, where they remain for approximately 10 days. Alcoholic fermentation takes place using indigenous yeasts present on the skins.
AGING: The wine ages for 4 months in concrete tanks where malolactic fermentation takes place, then in Slavonian oak barrels for approximately 12 months. After bottling, it is left to rest for another 6 months.
BOTTLES PRODUCED: 35,000
TASTING NOTES: An intense ruby ​​red wine with fruity aromas of cherry, raspberry, and blackberry. On the palate, it has excellent structure and persistence, supported by soft tannins.
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 16-18°C
RECOMMENDED PAIRINGS: Red meats, pasta, and medium-aged cheeses.