San Giovanni Novantasette • Chianti DOCG RISERVA • 6 Bottles

6 BOTTLES OF SAN GIOVANNI NOVANTASETTE RED WINE DOCG RISERVA

The wine Chianti Riserva Colli Fiorentini derives only from Sangiovese grapes which are picked from a single 2 hectare vineyard. Our intention is to obtain a well structured wine which maintains the typical fruity notes of Sangiovese grapes. The particular terrain on which the vines are cultivated gives the grapes, and subsequently the wine, a marvelous smoothness and surprising freshness.

Well balanced red wine, best after 4/6 years from harvesting. The soil is mixed, tending towards clay with a good presence of skeleton, averagely fertile. The grape used is Sangiovese (100%). In the vineyards we use the technique of Cordon sprun, with a density of approximately 5.000 plants per hectare. The grapes are harvested by hand, usually around the 25th of September. Fermentation takes place in steel vats at a temperature of 28°/30° for approximately 15 days, during which time delicate pressing procedures are performed to gently extract the tannins. The wine is then transferred into 25 hl oak barrels for 9-12 months, transition which serves to complete the Sangiovese ageing process whilst enhancing the fruity flavor.

“San Giovanni Novantasette” Chianti Colli Fiorentini Riserva
Vines: Produced mainly from Sangiovese grapes.
Appearance: Ruby red, dense and consistent
Aroma: Intense and persistent with floral and fruity aromas with a note of spices
Taste: Warm, soft, fruity with tannic pleasant acidity.
Pairings: Chianti Colli Fiorentini DOCG Riserva “San Giovanni Novantasette” is suitable for all meat dishes. It is excellent with the typical Florentine steak however, in our mind, it is best with traditional Tuscan stews such as the famous peppered meet, “Peposo”. In fact, the wine aroma blends well with the taste of the gravy, while the alcohol and tannins contrast with the fat and flavor of the meat.