San Giuliano 2015

Chianti Rufina DOCG

A classic Chianti Rufina has always been made at Tenuta Bossi, though only since 2000 has it been produced from these grape varieties.

Buy on the shop Technical sheet (PDF)

Terroir: Galestro marl and clay soils with calcareous sediments.
Grape varieties: Sangiovese 80% - Colorino 10% - Merlot 10%
Training system: Spurred cordon.
Alcohol content: 13,0%
Ageing potential: 5 - 8 years depending on the vintage.
Formats: 0,75 lt

The vintages

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Harvest and climate

The 2015 vintage was marked by abundant rainfall through the winter and by a mild spring. The summer was changeable, at times with heavy rain and some hailstorms. Even so, the quality of the grapes picked and brought into the cellar was outstanding, promising a vintage of real depth. The grapes were picked by hand in late September and early October, except for the Merlot, which is harvested in the first weeks of September.

Fermentation and vinification

Fermentation takes place in vats at a temperature of 20° C, controlled by a refrigeration unit. Malolactic fermentation follows in oak casks.

Ageing

It rests for over a year in 29 hl Slavonian oak casks, then ages in bottle for about 3 months.

Tasting notes

San Giuliano 2015 is an intense ruby red. The nose shows good intensity of sweet red fruit, such as raspberry and crisp cherry, along with violet, over a lightly vanilla-scented base and hints of black pepper. On the palate it is soft and full at first, then reveals medium freshness and light tannins. A dynamic palate that brings back on the finish the same fruit found on the nose, cherry in particular, and the black pepper spice.

Serving temperature and glass

The recommended serving temperature is between 15 - 18 C°. The glass to use for this wine is the Rhine glass.

Pairing

Substantial first courses with meat or game ragù, or with cheese. Main courses of roast pork and white meats.

Production area

The Villa Bossi estate, at an altitude of around 300 metres above sea level. In the Sottomonte and Camerata vineyards, south-facing and set on the hillside, there are 9.2 hectares of Sangiovese, 3.1 hectares of Colorino and 2 hectares of Merlot.

Environmental label

Bottle

GL 71

Green glass — Glass collection

Capsule

C/ALU 90

Polylaminate — Aluminium collection

Cork

FOR 51

Cork stopper — Organic waste collection

Packaging

PAP 20

Corrugated cardboard — Cardboard collection