VIGNAMAGGIO CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA GHERARDINO 2020 (PRE-ORDER)
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The name is dedicated to Gherardino Gherardini, founder of the great house he built at Vignamaggio in the XIV century.
This wine is produced with 80-90% Sangiovese and 10-20% Merlot. After the harvest and vinification stages, it is aged for 18-20 months in oak barrels and barriques. The grapes come from the Prato vineyard (West) and the Querceto vineyard (West/south-West).
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Italy, Tuscany
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APPELLATION:
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DOCG
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GRAPES:
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Sangiovese & Merlot |
APPEARANCE:
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Ruby red colour with shades of garnet. |
AROMA:
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Fruity nose of sour cherries, blackberries and ripe cherries, tobacco and spices. |
PALATE:
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On the palate, forest fruits with soft and bright tannins and a liquorice finish. |
FOOD PAIRING:
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Red meat, seasoned cheese |
SERVE:
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18°C
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