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Lilliano Chianti Classico DOCG

PRODUCER NAME Tenuta di Lilliano
COUNTRY Italy
REGION Toscana
APPELLATION/DOC/SUB REGION Chianti Classico DOCG
BRAND or PRODUCT NAME Lilliano Chianti Classico DOCG
VINTAGE 2005
GRAPE VARIETY(IES) Sangiovese; Colorino; Canaiolo and others
STYLE RED/STILL/DRY/OAKED

Sangiovese 85% with 15% of Colorino, Canaiolo and other varieties, all grown on the estate.  Winemaking is carefully traditional: the fermentation takes place in glass-lined vats; a proportion of the wine is then aged in medium sized, old oak barrels while a proportion remains in stainless steel. After bottling the wine is kept for at least three months before release.

TASTING NOTE

Medium ruby red with garnet reflections; a full, intense bouquet, both flowery and herbal; the palate is dry and slightly bitter, and a hint of cherry with a full savoury flavour at its best with food.



AWARDS None
FOOD PAIRING Very much a wine for food - red meat and game, cheese, pasta with mushroom sauce, casseroles, beans.
ORGANIC No
VEGETARIAN No
VEGAN No
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