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Selected among Fonterutoli's 120 different parcels, after the master blend of its 'big brother' Castello di Fonterutoli. It's the estate's 'second vin', the most widely known and distributed.Appellation: Chianti Classico DOCGWinery location: Loc. Fonterutoli - Commune of Castellina in Chianti (SI)Grape varieties: 90% Sangiovese, 10% Malvasia Nera, Colorino and MerlotAlcohol: 13,80% vol.Total acidity: 5,40‰Vineyards location: 5 different vineyard sites, altitude: 220 - 510 m. (722 - 1,673 ft) a.s.l.Soil: LimestoneVineyards age: 12 - 25 yearsTraining system: Spur cordon-training and GuyotNr. of vines per hectare: 4,500 - 7,500Harvest: Hand picked from September 22ndFermentation temperature: 28 - 30° CPeriod of maceration: 16 - 18 daysAging: 12 months in small french oak barrels (225 lt / 40% new)Bottling: March 2012Available on the market: June 2012Production: 280,000 bottlesFormats: 375 ml - 750 ml - 1,5 lt - 3 ltFirst vintage: Beginning 1900Aging potential: Up to 10 yearsKey descriptors: A well proportioned, elegant body, dark berry, fresh spice flavors, intense, smooth tasteFood pairing: Aged cold cuts, dark sauce pastas, BBQ, boiled meats with spicy sauces, fried vegetables