Conti Serristori, Sangiovese di Toscana IGT

Interesting facts

Sangiovese di Toscana is an elegant, complex wine, aged in oak barrels. It is produced from Sangiovese — the local Tuscan grape variety. Wine from Sangiovese very pleasant in his youth, but can also be stored for several years in the cellar. For example, the storage capacity Sangiovese di Toscana is at least 4 years. The grapes for this wine are harvested in late September from different locations in the provinces of Siena and Florence. The vineyards are located at an altitude of 350-400 metres above sea level, have excellent exposure and different limestone and clay soils with alluvial layers. After two weeks of maceration with frequent remontazhem, the must is fermented in neutral vessels at a controlled temperature of 25°C. and Then for some time the wine is aged in bottles.Conti Serristori — the pride of the region, the winery is famous for the production of typical Tuscan wines according to time-tested local technologies. Its products are well respected because of the high level of quality, which traditionally provide meticulous care of the vineyards and winemaking techniques professional.The name Conti Serristori winery has received from the ancient Florentine family, known for its noble origins. The beginning of wine production dates from the XV century, when Antonio Serristori, a Senator of the Republic of Florence, married the heiress of Niccolo Machiavelli, he received as dowry the farm with vineyards and olive groves situated in Sant'andrea in Percussina.Today, Conti Serristori is part of GRUPPO ITALIANO VINI ("Group of Italian Wines") and owns 145 hectares of vineyards that stretch between the heart of the Chianti Classico and the historic centre of San Gimignano. Chianti and other great Tuscan wines are vinified and aged in the cellar of the economy, while the Vernaccia is produced in the estate of San Gimignano.

Tasting Characteristics

The wine has deep ruby color.
Complex aroma of the wine gossip notes of raspberry, BlackBerry, raisins, nuances of violets and vanilla.
The wine has a rounded, sweet taste with a good structure and rough tannins, with hints of wild berries and spices in the finish.
The wine will be a great party such dishes as pasta, risotto, meat sauce, poultry, white meat on the grill.