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San Giuliano 2020

San Giuliano 2020

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.

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Terroir
Galestro marl and clay soils with calcareous sediments.
Grape varieties
Sangiovese 80% - Colorino 10% - Merlot 10%
Training system
Spurred cordon.
Alcohol content
14,0%
Ageing potential
5 - 8 years depending on the vintage.
Formats
0,75 lt

The vintages

20102011201220132014201520162017201820192021

Harvest and climate

San Giuliano 2020 is an intense ruby red. The nose shows good intensity, with rose and violet, and fruity notes recalling fairly crisp cherry and raspberry, over a vanilla-scented base and hints of black pepper. On the palate it is soft and full at first, then reveals good 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.

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 2020 is an intense ruby red. The nose shows good intensity, with rose and violet, and fruity notes recalling fairly crisp cherry and raspberry, over a vanilla-scented base and hints of black pepper. On the palate it is soft and full at first, then reveals good 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