Like the Greek goddess Aurora, the morning sunrise of Chianti is bathed in rosy pink light. Our Rosato carries forth those hues and brings with it the warmth of the Tuscan sun.
In production since 2007, the Fietri Rosato, is drawn exclusively from the Sangiovese vines rooted in our high Linari vineyard with its rich ancient Skeleton Galestro soil from which the vines draw abundant mineral salts giving great sapidity to the wine. The sloped exposure to the sun and the unique climate of Fietri guarantee bright light during the day and refreshing dew at night generating a balanced wine with refined aromas.
To the eye, its color has cherry pink nuances softened by golden notes with an effect of great brightness and unique chromatic tones. The nose unveils the Mediterranean aromas of summer sage, rock salt and red flowers, with the fragrance of the strawberries and the raspberries that line the shady undergrowth alongside the vineyard. Utilizing 60% from contact pressing and 40% saignée, the production in steel vats renders it a sincere, lively and pleasantly dry wine. The initial freshness of each sip gives way to the austere taste of the Sangiovese, leaving a far from short, clean and savory finish. It was awarded runner up in the Oscar of Vini Rosati d'Italia 2014 nominations.
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Denomination: Indicazione Geografica Tipica Toscana – Rosè Wine
Growing area: in the district of Gaiole in Chianti, northeast of Siena
Altitude: 460 – 580 meters above sea level
First production year: 2007
Soil profile: clayey sandy soil, typical schist based soil (galestro)
Growing system: “cordone speronato”
Vine density: 5 950 plants per hectare (2 380 per acre)
Vine age: 11 years
Yeld: 65 q.li per hectare
Harvest year: 2015
Harvest period: September 22-30
Grape variety: 100% Sangiovese
Vinification: 60 % in press – 40% from blood letting in temperature controlled stainless steel vats
Fermentation temperature: 17 °C
Fermentation period: 18 days
Malo‐lactic fermentation: none
Ageing period: 7 months in stainless steel
Ageing in bottle: 2 months
Alcohol content: 14,50 % vol
Reducing sugar: 2,50 g/l
Volatile acidity: 0,50 g/l
Total acidity: 5.60 g/l
Total sulfur: 130 mgr/l
Malic acid: 1.05 g/l none
Ph: 3,28
Notes: Matching with appetizers (including fish), white meats and sauced, fried fish, trippa alla fiorentina and medium aged cheeses.
Vine density: 5 950 plants per hectare (2 380 per acre)