Chianti Classico 2018 Docg Gran Selezione Poggio Rosso - San Felice

"Poggio Rosso" represents the pinnacle of quality that the San Felice winery achieves in declining Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG. In fact, it is a label that is produced only in particularly favorable vintages, in just over 10,000 bottles; 100% Sangiovese, it is characterized by the concentration of fruity aromas and lively tannin, which still needs a few more years to polish further. The grapes ferment in steel in contact with the skins for 25 days, at a temperature of about 28 °C, also carrying out malolactic fermentation; then comes aging, carried out for 3 years in both large wood and barriques, and for another 15 months in the bottle. A great wine, which can be drunk now in a stronger version, but which can also be forgotten in the cellar for a few years, to taste it with a more evolved and docile interpretation.

Tasting notes: To the eye it presents itself with a ruby red hue. The sensations that propagate on the nose focus on fruity scents, especially plum, blackberry and raspberry. The palate is full-bodied, characterized by a dense tannic texture. It closes with a long finish.

Pairings: Goes well with Tuscan meat and game recipes. It is excellent with truffle or mushroom preparations, and with aged cheeses. Absolutely must try with polenta with quail.