R665.00
This San Casciano Gran Selezione from Villa Mangiacane is a 90/10 Sangiovese/Merlot aged 24 months in French barriques and 6 months in bottle before release. Concentrated with black and red fruit notes. Well integrated and rich with a grippy tannin of the finish.
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| Wine Region | Toscana / Tuscany |
|---|---|
| Appellation | Chianti Classico DOCG |
| Wine Estate | Villa Mangiacane |
| Wine Cultivar | Merlot, Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2012 |
| Food Pairing | Cheese – Aged, Country bean soup – Tuscan soup, Game Meat, Pasta with Tomato Sauce, Red Meat Braai/Barbecue |
| Size | 750 ml |
| Wine Style | Full-bodied, Structured |
| Suggested for | Cellaring / Collecting |
VARIETY: Friulano
YIELD/HECTARE: 60 quintals
HARVEST PERIOD: End of September
VINEYARD PRACTICES: Manual
FERMENTATION VATS: Classic stainless steel fermenters
FERMENTATION TEMPERATURE: 15°C-18°C
ALCOHOL BY VOLUME: 13.5% vol.
LENGTH OF FERMENTATION: 15 – 20 days
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION: None
MATURATION METHOD: stainless steel
LENGTH OF MATURATION: 6 months in stainless steel
