Red Italian WineWine of Italy A true classic from Italy, this is a medium bodied Chianti with red cherries and light tannins. Ideal to accompany tomato based dishes and pasta. Type of Closure: Natural Cork Current Vintage: 2018 Producer: Schenk Iitalia Grape Variety: Sangiovese Winemaker: Egidio Finazzer Agent: Buckingham Schenk Vinification Details: Grapes are picked when ripe with the correct sugar/ acidity ratio, the grapes are hand or mechanically picked and brought into the winery as quickly as possible the grapes are destemmed and crushed directly into the fermenter for a temperature controlled fermentation below 25C using selected yeast. History: The Chianti region is in Tuscany. All wines from this region must be made with a minimum of 80% Sangiovese, to protect the region's identity and quality. These wines are highly regarded across the world, and produces wines to rival the finest in the world. Regional Information: The Chianti area in Tuscany is one of the most beautiful in the whole region The Chianti DOCG covers all the Chianti wine and includes a large stretch of land from Siena, to Florence and down to Pisa. Chianti DOCG is a premium wine that tend to be medium-bodied with light tannins. This is due to the type of soil the vines are grown on, the altitude at which they are and the varied climate. Alcohol By Volume: 12.5 Units: 9.4 Taste Category: C Tasting Notes: A true classic from Italy, this is a medium bodied Chianti with red cherries and light tannins. Ideal to accompany tomato based dishes and pasta Statutory/Years: 18 Ingredients and Allergens Contains: Fish and Sulphites Handling and Cooking This wine is ideal for drinking now but can be kept for up to 3 years
