Lucignano Chianti

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Made with a blend of grapes harvested from vineyards planted over 25 years ago, planted in limestone, clay and tuff. The wine is a beautiful medium ruby red with an intense nose ov erflowing with black cherry and violets. Soft and medium bodied on the palate, it balances rather present tannins with moderate acidity. An ideal accompaniment to pasta dishes or medium aged cheese. DESCRIPTION Appellation Chianti DOCG Region Tuscany go to region Varietals Sangiovese 85% - Merlot 6% - Ciliegiolo 6% - Canaiolo 3% TASTING NOTES Serving temperature 18 °C Pairings Pasta dishes, medium aged cheese, cold cuts, grilled meat Color Ruby red Nose Fruity, fresh, black cherry, violet Palate Soft, medium bodied, moderate acidity, quite tannic Show more