Toscana Terrine

The Azienda Agricola^? Castello^? della Paneretta is in the Chianti Classico^? district^? near the town of Barberino Val d'Elsa.

The total area of the estate^? is of 309 ha.^?, mostly woods, with 16 ha. of specialised vineyards and 35 ha. of mixed cultivation with olive^? trees.

Owned since 1985 by the Marchesi Strozzi, a noble Florence family and more recently acquired by the Albisetti family.

50% Sangiovese
50% Canaiolo

The soil is from the pliocene period and is of various colours and character, from purple to red and pale grey. It alternates with calcareous^? soil.

The year 2001 was characterized by a cold winter, spring with balanced rainfalls and a very hot summer. Autumn was cold with isolated rainfalls. The harvesting took place in the first few days of October. Fermentation^? lasted 2 weeks with daily pumping over. The wine was refined in oak^? casks of 24 and 45 hectoliters for a period of 14 months.

We produced 15.000 bottles "Terrine 2001"

Colour: Brillant ruby red.
Fragrance: Red fruits, flowers and mild spices.
Taste^?: Spicy elegant strong tannin^? structure^?.

13.5% Alcohol^?, 5.18 gr/l Total Acidity^?, 0.58gr gr/l Volatile^? Acidity^?, 32.25 gr/l Dry^? Content

Serve with wild game, red meats (especially braised, stewed or grilled) or aged cheeses.

Cellar^? for up to 5 years.

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