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San Donatino
Serving temperature 16 °C
Pairings Red meats, aged cheeses
Color It expresses itself to the eye with the canonical transparencies of the Sangiovese on the edge of the glass, while in the center it's pale ruby
Nose Balsamic and fruity
Palate Dry and balanced. The tannicity is present although well smoothed by the long maturation
The Chianti Classico Riserva undergoes the same vinification process as the Chianti Classico Poggio ai Mori: spontaneous fermentation, no temperature control, approximately three weeks of maceration on the skins, aging on fine lees for about 6 months, but extends the aging period in large 30 hl oak barrels to over two years. Finally, it is refined in the bottle for 6 months before being released to the market. The aromatic range expands with spicy notes of cinnamon and black pepper, the fruit becomes riper, and the toasting smooths the palate, lending it a more refined, almost old-fashioned demeanor. The tannins are substantial, with good chewiness, naturally calling for hearty meats on the plate.
Sangiovese | |
Vineyard extension | 3 ha |
Year of planting | 1988 |
Soil type | Clayey with a generous presence of limestone on the north-west side, less accentuated and more balanced by shale on the south-east facing side |
Exposure | North West, South East |
Altitude | 400/440 |