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Chianti wine

Tuscany region

Wine name  Chianti  Classico D.o.c.g. [kee-an-tee]
Type of wine Red wine
Production zone Chianti classico come back from historical production zone including the areas of these municipalities: Greve in Chianti, Radda in Chianti, Castellina in Chianti, castelnuovo Berardenga, Poggibonsi, Barberino Val d'Elsa and San Casciano Val di Pesa.
Species of vine Mostly Sangiovese, then Canaiolo,  Trebbiano and Malvasia
Ageing 3 years
Features, color,
 smell, flavor,taste
Bright ruby red color tending garnet with ageing, intense flavor, violet aromas, rounded, soft tannic, smooth.
Alcoholic strength 12° C
Serving temp. 18° - 20°  C
Matching foods All meat and game dishes, salami,  ripe  and strong cheeses.
The right glass A large, bowl-shaped glass, sometimes called a "ballon", which provides ample space for the bouquet to show its depth and complexity and favours the gradual evolution of the flavours as the wine breathes.
   
   
   
   
   
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