GRAPES: 100% Sangiovese
Region: Tuscany
Area: Castellina in Chianti / Monteriggioni
Altitude: 530 m a.s.l.
Vineyards: 3ha divided in two parts, in the municipalities of Monteriggioni and Castellina in Chianti, with vines aged between 20 and 40 years old
Soil: mixed sand and clay with galestro limestone
Yield: 50000 kg/ha
Harvest: manual harvest end of September and early October
Fermentation: with selected yeasts in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks
Ageing: 24 months in medium sized barrels of French oak
Refining: bottle refinement of at least 6 months before market release
Bottle production: 3000-3500 bottles 0,75l
Alcohol: 14%
Color: bright ruby red
Nose: An intense bouquet with hints of blackberry and blackcurrant, balsamic herbal notes and toasted notes of vanilla and sweet oak
Chianti Classico DOCG - Il Poderino
A structured Chianti Classico with depth, a smooth texture, pleasant tannins and the dry aftertaste that is so typical of the aged Sangiovese grape. The ripe fruitiness with notable hints of oak pair well with aged cheeses, spicy meats and stews or game.