AREA OF ORIGIN
Tuscany (province of Florence and Siena).
PEDOCLIMATIC ENVIRONMENT
Hilly areas with elevations not exceeding 700 metres and soil made of arenaceous, marly limy substrata, clayey schists and marl.
GRAPE VARIETIES
Sangiovese up to 80, other authorized grape varieties may be added up to 20%
COLOUR
Bright ruby red verging on garnet red when aged.
CHARACTERISTICS
This wine has a generous bouquet with a fruity, well-balanced dry flavours with hints of red berries and soft tannins; when aged this wine acquires a soft, velvety texture.
GASTRONOMIC COMBINATIONS
This wine is a particularly suitable accompaniment to games, grilled meats and ripe cheeses.
SERVING TEMPERATURE
Serve at a temperature of 18°-20° C.
WINEMAKING
In red, with 12-15 days steeping on skins in stainless steel tanks.
AGEING
To obtain the Classic Chianti, the wine must be left for 6 months in oak casks and 3 months in bottles.
