GRAPES: 100 % Sangiovese
Region: Tuscany
Area: Barberino Val d'Elsa (Barberino Tavarnelle)
Altitude: 350 m a.s.l.
Vineyards: 40 years old plants with Cordon techniqueSoil: mainly alluvial skeleton, sand, clay and tuff
Yield: 4000/4500 kg/ha
Harvest: manual harvest, end September /beginning of October
Fermentation: with indigenous yeasts, according to the year, between 25 and 30 days of maceration on the skins, with manual stirring, in steel tanks,15 and 20 hl , without using sulfites and pumps during the all period of fermentation
Ageing: in steel tank for 5 months of maturation on the noble dregs
Refining: in bottle for min 8 months
Bottle production: 2500 bottles 0,75l
Alcohol: 13,5%
Color: deep ruby red
Nose: ripe red fruit, plum cherry and violet
Chianti DOCG - Le Masse
A traditional young Chianti with the distinct Sangiovese aromas of violets and cherries; only a little weight and plenty of bright acidity, given its minimal aging away from the complexities of wood. A dry and genuine wine that pairs very well with mixed grilled meats.