Red wine · Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG
Chianti Colli Senesi
By Fattoria San Donato · Tuscany, Italy
Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG 'Tradizionale' from Fattoria San Donato, in San Gimignano, Tuscany. Sangiovese and Ciliegiolo aged in concrete vats: ruby robe with violet hues, nose of red fruit and mineral notes, dry and savoury palate with balanced tannins.
SangioveseGrape variety
Colli Senesi DOCGAppellation
RedColour
16–18 °CService
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ITasting notes
Profileindicative profile, typical of a Chianti Colli Senesi
Body
LightPowerful
Tannins
SuppleTannic
Acidity
LowBright
Sweetness
DrySweet
Aromatic intensity
SubtleIntense
Tasting
Appearance
Ruby red with violet hues.
Nose
Mineral notes and red fruit.
Palate
Dry and savoury, with tannins balanced by the acidity, and a fine length.
Aromas
CherryRed fruitVioletSweet spiceMineral notes
Pairings
Tuscan charcuterieMeat pastaMeat and gameCheese
IIMaking & terroir
- Terroir
- San Gimignano (Tuscany) — Pliocene sand and clay soils, Guyot training
- Grape varieties
- Sangiovese 95 %, Ciliegiolo 5 %
- Winemaking
- Hand-harvested, stainless steel vats, 12–14 days of temperature-controlled maceration
- Maturation
- Concrete vats, then bottle ageing
IIIThe producer
Fattoria San Donato, in San Gimignano, has been run organically by the Fenzi family since 1932. It produces Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Chianti Colli Senesi and other Tuscan wines.
VSpecifications
- Origin
- Tuscany, Italy
- Format
- 75 cl bottle
- Packaging
- Case of 6
- Storage
- Away from light and heat
- Reference
- VIN-007
Information
- Colour
- Red
- Grape variety
- Sangiovese 95 %, Ciliegiolo 5 %
- Appellation
- Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG
- Serving temperature
- 16–18 °C
- Cellaring potential
- 3 to 5 years
The wine