“San Cirino” (Saint Cirino), Chianti Colli Senesi D.O.C.G. (Chianti Sienese Hills, Controlled and guaranteed designation of origin), where Sangiovese regains the authentic complexity that has made it internationally famous, aged in small oak barrels, conveying an appealing spiciness while maintaining the character of the grape-variety.
WINEGROWING CHARACTERISTICS: The vines are trained using the Guyot and spurred cordon techniques, the soils are clay-loam. The bunches are thinned in August.
GRAPE YIELD/Ha: 5-6 tons of grapes per hectare.
GRAPE HARVEST: October.
The grapes are harvested by hand into crates.
VINIFICATION: Alcoholic fermentation takes place at 28°C with daily delestage. The maceration phase varies in duration from year to year.
AGEING: 6 months in small oak barrels.
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, barbecues and mature cheeses.