Ratings
WE 91 · AG 90 · RP 90
Identity
| Producer | San Felice S.p.A., Agricola |
| Year | 2021 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | DOCG |
| Grapes | 80% Sangiovese, 10% Colorino, 10% Pugnitello |
| Color | Red |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Brilliant ruby red |
| Aroma | Cherry, raspberry, sweet violet, cranberries, strawberries, orange peel, fennel, sage, mineral edge of crushed rock, wild rose, forest floor, black cherry, dried herbs, tobacco, balsamic |
| Palate | Dry palate with delicate, polished tannins and fresh, crisp acidity; medium weight with vibrant acidity; elegant balance; succulent texture; classic Tuscan dryness; firm but polished tannins |
| Finish | Balanced, refreshing finish with lingering acidity and fine tannins; tasty but pungent finale |
| Food Pairing | Pasta with tomato sauce, grilled meats, aged cheeses, antipasti, full-flavored first courses, red meats |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 13.0 |
| Aging Process | About 1 year in large Slavonian oak casks for conditioning; malolactic fermentation in steel |
| Fermentation | 8-10 days fermentation on the skins, followed by malolactic fermentation in steel tanks |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | 350 to 400 meters above sea level |
| Soil | Medium-textured, predominantly calcareous marl breakdown of Alberese and Galestro limestones, with abundant gravel-pebble mixture |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes sourced from San Felice's Castelnuovo Berardenga and Siena properties |
Interesting facts
| San Felice is a historic Tuscan winery with vineyards in Castelnuovo Berardenga and Siena, known for pioneering developments in the Chianti Classico region for 40 years |
Logistics
| Barcode | 0709067110096 |