Designation: Toscano Delle Fate
History of the wine: This wine is composed of white grapes. The high quality grapes come from old vineyards grown under the old production regulations. Freshness and complexity are the two essential characteristics of the flavour of this wine, reflecting our family wine-making tradition.
Grapes: Trebbiano and malvasia.
Alcohol: 12.5%
Production area: Chianti hills between 250 and 400 m above sea level with southern/southwestern exposure exposure.
Terrain: Clayey, calcareous marl.
Growing system: Spurred cordon with 6-8 buds.
Yield per hectare: maximum 70 quintali (100 kg).
Harvesting: Selected bunches of grapes are harvested by hand during the last ten days of September and the first few days of October.
Vinification: The grapes are pressed and the must is “vinificato in bianco” at a controlled temperature..
Maturation and aging: The wine is moved to oak barrels for 5-6 months.
Refinement in bottles has a duration of 3 months at a stable temperature of 15° C and 16° C.
Type of bottle: Bourdeaux.
Colour: White with pale yellow highlights.
Aroma: Floral perfumes.
Taste: Full and round taste in the mouth, soft tannins, good structure and persistent finish.