Chianti Riserva

The Masi family has been making wine for three generations. It currently produces a wide range of wines (white, rose, red and dessert) from a variety of grapes all of which come from the area of Rufina and its surroundings (except for the Bianco^? Vergine Valdichiana).

Sangiovese 92%
Cabernet Sauvignon 5%
Colorino 5%

The Riserva^? is produced only in very good vintages, from a selection of the best grapes purchased by the winery^? in the Rufina area.

Classical red vinification^? with a period of maceration^? (skin contact^?) of about 3–4 weeks, depending on the vintage^?. The wine completes its malolactic fermentation^?? in the weeks following the racking^??. It is then kept in french oak^?? barrels for a period of 14 months. Before its release, it matures in bottles for at least six months.

Deep ruby/garnet red colour. Concentrated^? nose^? showing plum^? and berry character. On the palate^? full and round^?, with soft^? tannins and a long fruity^?, peppery finish^?.

13% alcohol^? vol, extract^? 28 g/l, total acidity^? 5,6 g/l, total SO₂^? 60 mg/l.

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

This wine is released after about 30 months of aging. Depth^? and complexity^? will increase with further aging.

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