CHIANTI COLLI SENESI CASTEL DI PUGNA

Grape varieties Sangiovese 85 % – Ciliegiolo 5% – red grape varieties 10%

Vineyards age Installed partly in 2004 and partly in 2012

Pruning system Spur pruned cordon e Guyot

Planting density 5000 plants per hectare

Yield per hectare 7 tons of grapes

Hand harvest date Last week of September

Crush and fermentation  Alcoholic fermentation and maceration for minimum 15 days in stillness steel tanks with détéstage and pump-overs at a controlled temperature

Ageing and fining  50% of the production ages in 25 hl Slavonia oak barrels for six months. The remaning 50% aged in stainless steel. Fining in bottle for minimum 3 months

Ageing ability 8 years

Tasting notes:

Color Ruby red with violet notes.

Nose  Floral and fruity notes reminiscent of cherries, ribes, raspberries and balsam notes

Palate Pleasing and intense aroma. Red fruits and balsam notes. Well integrated fine sweet tannins.

Serving Suggestions  Mushroom soups and pasta with meat sauce, noble poultry, boiled beef in general, fresh cheeses.