Chianti Classico DOCG
Santedame
The story
The Santedame estate is situated in the famous Conca d’Oro (“Golden Basin”), ennobled by the centuries-old Madonna di Santedame chapel. The low yields and unique soil result in authentic, truly Tuscan wines. A lovely cypress woodland surrounds the estate.
Winemaking notes
The grapes are carefully selected before the fermentation takes place for about 10 days in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats at 28°C with pumpover and punchdown. Additional skin maceration continues for 8 days, followed by malolactic fermentation in concrete tanks.
Color
Deep ruby red.
Aroma
An enticing woody note introduces a cornucopia of red and black fruit, violets and graphite pencil.
Tasting profile
Generous wood and vanilla flavors, intense and articulate, intriguing tactile piquancy. Smooth tannins, enduring finish.
Full tasting Notes
The wine balances typicality and agreeableness.
Food pairings
Game, lamb and hearty soups.
Production area
Tuscany.
Winemaking details Santedame
Grape varieties
>=80% Sangiovese + other Chianti Classico grape varieties (Ampelographic Base – Chianti Classico DOCG Production Guidelines Art 2).
Vineyard
Santedame estate.
Aging
6 months in second-use French barrels.
Serving temperature
16/18°
Did you know?
The Chapel of the Madonna is one of the unique treasures on the Santedame estate. It is home to a fifteenth-century fresco that is attributed to the Ghirlandaio school, which inspired this wine’s refined label.
