La Sala Chianti Classico DOCG 2016

A won't go wrong classic that your beef fried rice will love

Sangiovese

$52.00

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Red Fruit, Preserved Fruit, and Pepper / Spice, Sweet Spice and Woody

BODY: Medium +
DRYNESS: Dry
ACIDITY: Medium +
TANNIN: Medium
ALCOHOL (%): Pronounced (12-14%)

Origin: Tuscany (Bolgheri, Chianti, Brunello & More), Italy

Grape Varietals:
Sangiovese

Winemaking:
Conventional Winemaking
Malolactic Fermentation

Maturation: 7-12 Months Oak Barrels

Awards:

WESTERN FOOD PAIRING

ASIAN FOOD PAIRING

La Sala del Torriano

Located in the northernmost municipality of the Chianti Classico area, it's history started in 1260. In 2014 Francesco Rossi Ferrini, owner of Il Torriano farm, took over the estate, and today, they operate over 70 hectares

Description

La Sala Chianti Classico DOCG 2016

Grape Varietals & Region: A blend of Sangiovese & Merlot from Chianti, Italy. The vineyards of Merlot and Sangiovese are located between 150 and 350 meters above sea level

Taste Profile: The color is ruby. The palate is intense with fresh red fruits and a hint of cherry. This is a well-structured wine with a fruity finish.

Winemaking Process: After a soft pressing, the vinification takes place in stainless steel at a set temperature of 25 °C. The maceration is short, within one week. The ageing process lasts 12 months; half of the wine ages in a 38 hl. French oak barrels, the other half, in a steel barrel

Elegant & Structured Reds

From Barolo to Bordeaux, these wines are steeped in tradition. The style covers a broad spectrum of flavor profiles, but tend to be elegant and structured and can be cellared for a long time.

These wines often have savoury tones of earth, bell pepper, tobacco, cassis, and are often medium to full bodied, with long finish & structured palattes