Casalini Chianti Superiore Docg PRODUCER: Fattoria Fibbiano BRAND: Chianti Superiore DOCG(Controlled and Guaranteed Designation of Origin) PRODUCTION AREA: Tuscany - Pisa Hills SOIL: Medium, rich of marine shells VINES: 90% Sangiovese - 10% Ciliegiolo VINEYARD’S ALTITUDE: 200 m. above s.l. VINEYARD: Yield per hectare 70 q.li PLANTING DENSITY: 2.20 x 0.80 m PRUNING: Spur pruning cord HARVEST PERIOD: End of September /Early October HARVEST TECHNIQUE: The grapes are manually harvested. WINE MAKING: The grapes are gentle destemmed, crushed and sended inside specialized stainless steel tanks, for 10 days. Alcoholic fermentation takes place through indigenous yeasts living on the skin. FINISHING: The wine ages for 4 months in cement tank where the malolactic fermentation takes place, later 12 months in Slavonian wooden barrels and finally 6 months in bottle. BOTTLES PRODUCED: 35.000 ORGANOLEPTIC DESCRIPTION: Ruby red color with intense aroma of cherry, raspberry and blackberry. The tannins are smooth, whilst the body is full and persistent on the palate. SERVING TEMPERATURE: 16-18°C FOOD PAIRING: Red meats, pasta and mid mature cheese.