VIN SANTO DEL CHIANTI RUFINA OCCHIO DI PERNICE DOC

GRAPES:
Sangiovese 60%, Canaiolo 20%, Malvasia Toscana 20%

ORIGIN:
vineyards located nearby San Martino a Quona’ s church in the Chianti Rufina area (around 250 meters o.s.l).

EXPOSURE:
south, south-west.

GRAPE DRYING PROCESS:
grapes are picked late October and then placed on mats to dry until January.

VINIFICATION & AGEING:
soft pressure is applied to the dry grapes to obtain the must then decanted and aged for at least 8 years in oak and chestnut casks of 100 l capacity; then follows a fining process in bottle for 12 to 14 months.

ALCOHOL:
17% vol.

COLOUR:
clear amber with golden touch tones.

PERFUME-AROMAS:
intense flavours of honey, nuts, resin and chestnuts.

TASTE:
creamy and oily on the palate, it strikes its long-lasting rich flavours.

FOOD:
ideal combination for pastries as well as seasoned cheeses.