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CHIANTI COLLI FIORENTINI D.O.C.G.
IL CASTELVECCHIO

"ll Castelvecchio" is a wine obtained from selected grapes of Sangiovese 90% and Merlot 10% grapes, using the traditional method of controlled fermentation and vinification. Fermentation during 12 days in steel vats with a slow maceration, daily pumping and breathings that allow a major extraction of tannins, phenolics and anthocyanins. Ageing of 12 months in barriques and further refinement in bottle.

COLOR: Deep ruby red. 
BOUQUET: Intensely fruity with hints of ripe grapes. 
TASTE: Moderately dry but soft and good persistence, acquiring a velvety texture with ageing in bottle. 
ALCOHOL: 13.5% vol. NOTES: Serve at 16°-18° C. 
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: As an accompaniment to any meal, particularly with red meat and fairly savory courses. 
Annual bottle production 20.000 FOR PURCHASE: By the bottle ( 0.750 l ). / By the case (12 bottles)
GRAPES FROM OUR VINYARDS: GABEN (SANGIOVESE), FRUTTETO (SANGIOVESE), CIPRESSO (MERLOT)

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