Chianti Superiore 2020 Docg Il Leo - Ruffino

Color

Ruby red.

Aroma

Pronounced plum and raspberry memory with floral nuances, violet in particular. The finish highlights a veiled pepper spice.

Taste

The sip is firm on the attack and follows with well-sculpted tannins. Sincere and consistent on the finish, endowed with good length.

Notes

Characteristic drink, distinctly Chiantian, enriched by a composed and refined ripeness.

Pairings

Offal, aged cheeses, soups with meat sauces, legume soups.

Winemaker's notes

Alcoholic fermentation and maceration are continued for about 15 days in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats with frequent pumping over. After malolactic transformation, the wine is aged in large temperature-controlled stainless steel and cement vats for several months before bottling.

History

The Chianti Superiore appellation is the transitional term between Chianti DOCG and Chianti Classico, but it holds to a particularly strict specification.

Area of production

Tuscany.