San Lorenzo Chianti Superiore DOCG

The estate in Cipresseta, near the winery at Gaggiano, whose slender trees
adorn the artistic label, is known to local farmers as San Lorenzo.
VARIETIES
Sangiovese, complementary varieties.
PRODUCTION DISTRICT
The rolling hills of Chianti, with centuries of winemaking tradition.
ALTITUDE
250–350 metres above sea level
TYPE OF SOIL
Limestone-calcareous soil with presence of alberese.
TRAINING SYSTEM
Guyot and spurred cordon.
HARVEST
Harvested between late September and early October.
WINEMAKING METHOD
After three–four weeks of cold pre-fermentation, the perfectly ripe,
healthy clusters are traditionally fermented with maceration on the skins.
Judicious pumping-over is performed during the phase of temperaturecontrolled
fermentation (25–27 °C).
AGEING
Subsequently, the wine ages in the cellar for a short period to bring out its
fresh, velvety nature to the full.
SENSORY PROFILE
Ruby hue with purple nuances, tending to garnet over time. On the nose,
marked berry aromas join forces with floral hints of Parma violet and
gladiolus. In the mouth, we find rounded, clean, full flavour, with a wellmanaged
tannic finish and attractive, lingering notes of wild berry jam
and almond.
ABV
14,00 %.
RECOMMENDED CELLARING
3 years in bottle laid down in a dark cellar.
FOOD PAIRING
Pasta dishes with meat sauces, cured meats, poultry, lamb, kid, pecorino
cheese.