Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG

The grapes come from the highest part of the Ragnaie vineyard, above the 600 meter threshold that the government slaps on Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino production. Thus the grapes must be declassified. This appears to have more in common with Burgundy upon first glance and sniff than Tuscany.

The structure and fruit though tell a different story. This is very sexy with an alluring nose of red cassis and sour cherries. The palate continues with radiance and bright fruit wrapped around a tight skeletal structure.

Vinification:

6 months in old French barriques. Hand harvested in small bins, 100% destemmed then lightly crushed. Ferment takes place in concrete vats for three weeks. Not inoculated and Malo takes place in barriques.