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Chianti Superiore DOCG Organic
VARIETY
90% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PRODUCTION TERRITORY
PROPERTY
Tenuta Marliana srl
ALTITUDE
100 meters
TYPE OF SOIL
Of marine origin, calcareous with a strong presence of white shells, which gives the wines elegance and complexity.
EXPOSURE
Southwest
CLIMATE
Thanks to the proximity of the Mediterranean Sea, the western part of Chianti has a milder climate which results in an enviable overall balance of plants.
PLANT DENSITY
6250 vines / ha
BREEDING SYSTEM
VSP (verticalshootpositioning or "espalier") with Guyot pruning.
VINIFICATION AND AGING
HARVEST PERIOD
September October
HARVEST RUN
Manual
CRUSHING
Fluffy
FERMENTATION CONTAINERS
Stainless steel
FERMENTATION TEMPERATURES
28 ° C
TIME OF MACERATION ON THE BUC-CE
10 days
DURATION OF FERMENTATION
8 days
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION
Turn
REFINING CONTAINERS
New generation concrete tanks
DURATION OF REFINEMENT
12 months
REFINING IN THE BOTTLE
6 months
TASTING NOTES
On the nose, the aroma of dry oregano intertwines with the hint of dark and red cherries. On the palate the taste of ripe cherries is balanced by the tannin notes typical of traditional Chianti, with a lively and fresh final acidity.
PAIRING
Second courses of red meat, roast or with preparations based on spices, game, ham or Tuscan salami, therefore savory, and finally medium and long-aged cheeses.
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