85% sangiovese, 15% additional varieties (merlot, cabernet sauvigon, petit verdot)

Castellina in Chianti

Clay rich in the polygenic conglomerates of Chianti Classico

Spurred cordon

5000 vines per hectare

75 quintals per hectare

20 years

Governo entails adding slightly dried grapes (Trebbiano in the past, now Sangiovese) to the first fresh wine of the vintage that has just ended. This addition sets off a slow second fermentation, in 90-hl barrels, which lasts until the following spring. This process increases the content of glycerol, a factor that gives the wine a plusher and rounder flavour, while maintaining austerity and elegance

In concrete vats for 6 months

3 months

13,5%

Alcohol content 13,5%

It goes well with game and meat stews or Florentine T-bone steak.

0,75 L - 1,5 L