Chianti Bio Agricole Selvi
PRODUCTION AREA: Tuscany
GRAPES: 70% Sangiovese, 20% Ciliegiolo, 10% Canaiolo
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 12.5% Vol.
VINIFICATION
Wine produced from organic grapes harvested by hand and selection of the best bunches at their best ripeness. Fermentation with skin contact at a controlled temperature of 26-28°C in stainless steel tanks for 15-20 days with wild yeasts. The wine is stored in thermo-conditioned tanks where the wine is assembled and refines for a minimum of 6 months before bottling.
TASTING NOTES
Colour: Ruby red wine with purple reflections.
Bouquet: On the nose it has a surprising cleanness with strong notes of cherry and spices.
Flavour: Medium bodied wine, soft and pleasant on the palate showing nice freshness and a good balance of fruit, tannins and acidity.
FOOD PAIRINGS
A wine that is ready to drink with all courses of a meal, ideal with Tuscan lunches and snacks.
Service Temperature: 16/18°C.
ORGANIC WINE
From selected Italian vineyards trained following the organic methods, without the use of pesticides, herbicides nor synthetic fertilizers.
In Europe strict rules regulate the organic winemaking process in all stages of production, including harvesting, the types of yeast that can be used during fermentation, as well as the storage conditions.