Description

Afelio Chianti DOCG is a quality wine, an icon of the typicality and quality of Sangiovese produced in Tuscany. Derived from the area around the city of Siena, it is the result of the elaboration of Sangiovese (85%), and Petit Verdot (15%), on vineyards with 5.500 vines per hectare and a production of 80 quintals of grapes per hectare.

After manual harvesting, the juice undergoes slow fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of about 24° C. At the end of vinification, after a few months, is prepared for being bottled and released for consumption. This red wine has a good structure and an important alcoholic degree, but at the same time, it is soft and pleasant, fresh, and young.
Afelio Chianti DOCG has a ruby red color with violet nuances. The bouquet is intense and vinous with hints of red fruits and violets. On the palate, the decisive structure is balanced by freshness and remarkable balance. The notes of fresh fruit are exalting. It is a perfect accompaniment to first and second courses of meat and medium to mature cheeses.
Serve at a temperature of 18° C.
It has an alcohol content of 13,5%.

Production method

After manual harvesting, the juice undergoes slow fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of about 24° C. At the end of vinification, after a few months, is prepared for being bottled and released for consumption.