DOCG Chianti: This particular Chianti is made with the old traditional vinification method: fully mature grapes are harvested from the vineyards and crushed almost immediately. The crushed grapes are then poured into large stainless steel tanks for fermentation. The primary fermentation occurs at the controlled temperature of 23-24° C. When the primary fermentation is completed, the wine is filtered and it is then aged for 12 months in Slavonian Oak casks. The wine is then stored in dark bottles for a minimum period of 3 months. The result is a bright ruby red wine, intense and fruity with a violet fragrance and its distinguishing characteristic bouquet.

Varietal : Sangiovese : these grapes are the pride of Tuscany.  Its wines are full of cherry fruit, earth, and cedar.

About the Producer: The Vinicola Tombacco wine cellar was established almost a century ago, in Trebaseleghe, a small rural village in the heart of the northeast of Italy, between the cities of Venice and Padua. As the Italian wine commerce shifted to this area, the cellar expanded its markets and commercial activities beyond this region. Aware of its heritage, the cellar reached out by diligently developing trusting relationships with a number of winemakers and by seizing the opportunity to select the best wines, both locally and throughout Italy .

Tasting Notes:  Deep, attractive ruby red color. Elegantly fruity nose, with marked scents of wild red berries foregrounding nuances of mixed spices. The palate, too, shows excellent fruit of black cherries and dark chocolate supported by judicious tannins. Lengthy finish.

Recommended Food Pairings: Ideal with grilled meat and pasta dishes with rich tomato sauce. Serve at room temperature.