Villa Corti - Chianti2012
RED WINE
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Producer
Villa Corti
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Blend
10% Canaiolo
90% Sangiovese
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Country
Italy
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Region
Tuscany
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Appellation
Chianti
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UPC
0 23035 31779 0
Technical Details
Description
The origin of the name Chianti is not certain: some versions indicate the Latin word clangor (noise) to remind the noise of the hunting in the forests of the area; according to others the name comes from the Etruscan word clante (water) the area was rich of, favouring the growth of the grapes.
Food matches
Delicious partner to spicy pasta dishes. Ideal with roasts, steaks and grilled veal.
Tasting notes
Color: Vivacious ruby red colour tending to garnet with ageing.
Nose: Intense and characteristic bouquet, fruity with a violet fragrance and a slight hint of cherries.
Palate: Dry, balanced and zesty, lightly tannic which turns into velvety softness.
Vinification and refinement
Selected Chianti vineyards with sandy, clayey and calcareous soil. Old traditional vinification method: completely mature grapes are harvested from vineyards and processed in membrane presses. Soft presses, fermentation at controlled temperatures and prolonged maceration with the skins.