Petriolo Stemmi, Chianti - Fattoria Petriolo

Chianti has always been the quintessential Tuscan wine, a product which has made its region famous throughout the world. The rich clay and limestone soil together with a favorable climate, have proved ideal for the cultivation of vines since ancient times. As far back as the 1800s, rules were set up for the production of Chianti and since 1932 a disciplinary code establishes the number of vines for every hectare, the grape varieties and the organoleptic features. CLASSIFICATION Chianti DOCG BLEND Sangiovese 90% Canaiolo nero 10% TYPE OF SOIL Pliocene origin, clayish - calcareous, with a good skeleton. TASTING NOTES Color: ruby red, tending towards garnet with ageing Aroma: a intensely winey with hints of violet and red berry Taste: harmonious, dry, sapid, slightly tannic, which is refined by ageing to a smooth velvet