“Contessa Ava” (Countess Ava), Chianti D.O.C.G. (Controlled and guaranteed designation of origin) 100% Sangiovese, is decidedly innovative, thanks to a particular maceration process that extracts the unmistakable fruity aroma, guaranteeing an extraordinarily smooth taste and volume.
WINEGROWING CHARACTERISTICS: The vines are trained using the Guyot and spurred cordon techniques, the soils are clay-loam.
GRAPE YIELD/Ha: 7 tons of grapes per hectare.
GRAPE HARVEST: October.
The grapes are harvested by hand into crates.
VINIFICATION: Alcoholic fermentation is preceded by a short period of cold maceration at 6°C to extract colour and aromas. Alcoholic fermentation takes place at 25°C, with daily breaking up of the cap and pumping over.
AGEING: the wine is kept in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks until bottling.
BOTTLE AGEING: 6 months.
OENOLOGIST: Niccolai Mirko
AGRONOMIST: Federico Becarelli
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 13% Vol
TASTING: It offers the nose delicate aromas of sour black cherries, violet, currants and strawberries. Smooth, balanced and full on the palate.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: First courses with meat sauces and meat-based main courses. Also excellent as an aperitif or with fish dishes featuring tomatoes.