Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2016 La Forra Tenuta di Nozzole

The Chianti Classico Riserva La Forra is produced by Folonari with grapes from the vineyards of the Tenuta di Nozzole, located at 350 m above sea level in the municipality of Greve in Chianti. It is an elegant red that macerates with délestage and pumping over in stainless steel wine vats at a controlled temperature of 28°C for 20 days and is aged in steel only for the first 3 months, then passes into French oak barrels for 16-18 months. The scents are reminiscent of cherries in alcohol and ripe red fruits. Fruity, elegant with lively but extremely fine tannins. A wine that compares favorably with important dishes.

• Characteristics: In the glass it stands out for its intense ruby colour. On the nose we find rich and persuasive aromas of spirited cherry, pulpy and ripe red fruits, well integrated with ethereal and spicy notes. The taste is rich and elegant, deep and persistent, characterized by gentle but firm tannins. It closes with a warm finish, where the sensations already felt on the nose are found.
• Recommended pairings: Try it with a pigeon stuffed with black truffles with spring onions and carrots glazed with balsamic vinegar . Recommended with hearty first courses, stewed meat, game, mushrooms, hard cheeses.

SIZE / WEIGHT: 0,75 l bottles.

ORIGIN: Tuscany.

GRAPES: 95% Sangiovese, 5 % Cabernet Sauvignon.

ALCOHOL: 14% vol.

SERVING TEMPERATURE: Temperature between 12/18°C .

STORAGE METHOD: in a cool place away from sunlight.

SPECIFIC NOTES: Contains sulphites.

PRODUCER: Ambrogio and Giovanni Folonari Tenute sarl - Location Passo dei Pecorai Greve in Chianti (FI).

Tenuta di Nozzole

Greve in Chianti is the northernmost Chianti Classico sub-area on the border with Florence. Crossed from north to south by the river Greve, one of the three rivers of the Chianti Classico, it is characterized by soils rich in clay and marl and a continental climate. These pedoclimatic aspects characterize the production of Chianti Classico of the Tenuta di Nozzole in power and elegance. Sangiovese is the absolute protagonist of the Nozzole Estate, where, in a unique ecosystem of Mediterranean maquis, it expresses all its potential. Used alone in the vintage, reserve and grand selection versions, it is aged in small toasted wood and in large seasoned oak barrels, a symbol of the Tuscan tradition, depending on the wine project. The Sangiovese is flanked by a Chardonnay vineyard called Le Bruniche where the estate's white is produced and two historic Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards for the production of the Supertuscan Il Pareto. A farm dating back to 1300 with 385 hectares of land, of which about 90 are specialized vineyards and 15 are olive groves, was purchased by the Folonari family in 1971. The Villa di Nozzole is located at the top of the hill which rises from 150 meters to about 300 meters above sea level sea level. The large barrel cellar and the vault of the historic vintages are two architectural exclusivity of the Estate which offers the possibility of guided tours and tastings of all the wines of the Folonari estates.