Chianti Colli Senesi Torre Terza 2006

Description
Made by a family of vineyard owners that have been making wine in the region for generations going back as far as the 15th Century. The Baroncini clan can trace their history in wine back to 1489. Single vineyard Chianti from one of only 7 sub-zones of Chianti - Colli Sensi in the beautiful hills of Siena in central Italy's most picturesque area of Tuscany. Deep Ruby red in colour with an aroma of wild cherries, and subtle spice. In the palate the wine is fragrant with soft wild berry characters and a tangy finish that make it a perfect accompaniment to local dishes such as Wild Boar Ragu or Rabbit stew with wet polenta - and most pasta based dishes. Try also with ripe cheeses especially Parmesan or cold meats. Should be served at room temperature and would certainly benefit from being opened an hour or two before serving. The wine is drinking beautifully now but could be left in bottle for a further year or two to improve. Made from 100% Sangiovese on chalk and pilocene shell soils with 3500 vines per hectare at an altitude 0f 300 metres above sea level. Because of the hilly aspect of the area there exists a micro climate humid in winter and spring, warm and dry in the summer. Refined for 2 months in wood. They use the traditional Botti (large oak casks) that most of Tuscany have to use by DODG law usually sourced from Slovenia or Hungary and can sometimes by chestnut wood as well.

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