Chianti D.O.C.G. Gilbert Gaillard or Dacastello Chianti d.o.c.g. is the greatest of wines, according to famous wine writer Burton Anderson. Known since the Middle Ages, Chianti has conquered winelovers and artists through the centuries. Michelangelo, Machiavelli and Galileo Galilei among others have praised its qualities. Giuseppe Verdi’s wife is famously known to have said: “Verdi is fine, he eats, runs about the garden, sleeps and drinks Chianti”.
GRAPES 80% Sangiovese, 20% complementary vine varieties authorised
APPELLATION Chianti D.O.C.G.
PRODUCTION ZONE Chianti, Tuscany, Italy
CLIMATE Continental, with a fair temperature range. Characterised by low temperatures in winter and hot, dry summers
VINIFICATION The grapes undergo soft pressing. Temperature-controlled fermentation in steel
SUGAR RESIDUAL 0,5 G/L
ALCOHOL 13°
SERVING TEMPERATURE 16-18°C BOTTLE SIZE 0.75 L
DRINKABILITY The wine is bottled in glass and has no date of expiry. We recommend storage in a cool, dry place at a temperature between 5 and 25°C. To fully appreciate the qualities of the wine, it is best drunk within 2 years
We recommend leaving the wine to decant for at least an hour after uncorking the bottle and then serving it in large, crystal glasses to allow the aroma to open fully.
COLOUR Bright ruby red
BOUQUET Rich, vinous, with notes of violet and pansy PALATE Harmonious, fresh and smooth
PAIRING Excellent with the flavours of Tuscan cuisine, but also with game and mature cheeses.
