Wines
Chianti Docg
A charming everyday Chianti, blending the classic grapes of the region. A great every day wine, ruby red colour, red fruit bouquet, balanced and smooth.
| AREA | Central Tuscany between the provinces of Siena & Empoli |
| GRAPES | Sangiovese 95%, Canaiolo 5% |
| ALCOHOL | 12,5% |
| VINIFICATION AND MATURATION | Delicate crushing of the grapes. The must macerates on the skins for 2.5 weeks in order to favour the extraction of colour and other polyphenolic substances. |
| COLOUR | Bright ruby-red |
| BOUQUET | Fine, with scents of cherries, wild berry fruits, violets and spicy hints |
| TASTE | Dry and fresh, smooth tannin structure and very well balance. |
| FOOD COMBINATIONS | Excellent with rich dishes, especially the traditional specialties of Tuscan cuisine |
Bassesi
Set on the hills of Vinci, known as the city of Leonardo, Bassesi has over 25 hectares of vineyards. Here, Tino follows the entire wine-making process, from growing and harvesting their vineyards to the vinification process in the winery and aging in the cellars below the Medici-era villa. In the cellar, they have created a small museum dedicated to showcasing all steps of wine production. Bassesi Chianti reflects the characteristics of the terroir it represents and is a smooth wine, pleasantly fruity, with a strong, well defined character.
Toscana
The name of Tuscany is synonymous with its most famous, and probably Italy’s most famous, red wine. Chianti is produced in high volumes and exported worldwide, with a distinctive personality that is difficult to define but that has somehow impressed consumers all over the world. The Sangiovese grape is the key to the region’s success, as the backbone of DOCG wines in Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and Carmignano. Yet the region’s prestige is today further enhanced by the evolution of the “Super Tuscan”, wines that now rank among some of Italy’s most refined. Failing to slot into any existing DOC or DOCG category, they are now largely classed as Toscana IGT in order to avoid the humble Vino da Tavola category.
