Rossaquercia Chianti Classico

Winery: Rossaquercia

Grape: Sangiovese

Vintage:  2017

Winemaking: From a selection of Sangiovese grapes harvested between 3 and 19 October, carefully de-stemmed grapes are vinified in modern stainless steel tanks, with maceration on the skins for a median duration of 15-18 days at a temperature of about 26 ° centigrade. When the alcoholic fermentation is completed, the wine begins his malolactic fermentation after which there the transfer in French oak barrels where it remains for about 12 months. It plays a further aging in bottle of six months.

Tasting notes: Intense Ruby Red. On the nose hints of aromatic herbs and fruit to mature. On the palate dry, warm, quite fresh, quite tannic, quite savory, intense and persistent.

Food Pairing:  Grilled steak tips and ratatouille.