Sergio Zingarelli Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG 2017

SERGIO ZINGARELLI CHIANTI CLASSICO GRAND SELECTION DOCG

A fresh vintage overall, without events of particular stress, characterized by a long maturation, ideal for Sangiovese.

Grape variety: 100% Sangiovese, selected clones in the Chianti Classico production area.

Production technique: the grapes come from the Le Terrazze vineyard of the Le Macìe estate in Castellina in Chianti. After 10 days of alcoholic fermentation and 21 of post-fermentation maceration on the skins, the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation in cement. Aging in small 25 Hl French oak barrels Troncais for 18 months followed by a permanence in the bottle for at least 20 months.

Organoleptic characteristics

Colour: intense ruby red.

Bouquet: fruity, intense and persistent with light spicy notes.

Taste: fruity, warm and enveloping with excellent gustatory balance, silky and elegant tannins.

Producer's advice: Long aging wine, suitable to accompany elaborate meat dishes, but also to be enjoyed alone to better appreciate its qualities.

Serve at a temperature of about 16-18 °C.

Alcohol content: 14.0% vol.