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Fuscelli DOCG Chianti 2018

The history of Chianti in a bottle

"... floral and fruity nose with notes of violet, black cherry and passion fruit. Intense and balanced taste, hints of red fruit such as raspberry and currant, soft slightly toasted. A Chianti perfect for any occasion..."

Technical Notes

Grape variety: Sangiovese, Colorino, Canaiolo, Merlot
Alcohol content: 13,50
Quantity: 0,750 l
Harvest date: first ten days of October
Bottling Date: January 2020
Placing on the market: February 2020
Longevity: 5-10 years
Harvesting: manual with the selection of grapes
Farm vineyards: located in the municipality of Certaldo, Florence.
Layer and texture of the soil: hilly at about 150/200 m above sea level, medium-textured soil of Pliocene origin
Vinification and ageing: destemming, fermentation with maceration on the skins in thermo-conditioned stainless steel tanks. Refinement in thermo-conditioned stainless steel and vitrified cement tanks.

Wine and Vintage

"... the choice to produce Chianti Fuscelli with the use of grapes typical of the ancient Tuscan tradition, present in the historical vineyards of the company, allows us to produce a wine with a complex aromatic background but at the same time extremely enjoyable in every occasion. The fluctuating summer climate has turned into a splendid September that has enable us to harvest the grapes in their best form..."

Pairings and Serving Notes

Fuscelli 2018 accompanies pasta and risottos with meat sauce, white and red meats, legumes, cheeses, also served fresh with “cacciucco alla livornese”. Simple to combine and ideal for many occasions!
Ideal glass: tulip-shaped goblet
Serving temperature: 16-18°

Label

The label represents the main building used in ancient times as a hospitable convent as mentioned on a papal bull dated 1260. Nowadays the building together with the other parts, the farmhouse, the barn and the cellar, constitutes the core of the farm and the family. At the top, in the middle, in molten gold an ear of a wheat symbol of fertility. There is a blue variant of this label for the Vernaccia Casa Lucii.

Fuscelli DOCG Chianti 2020

The history of Chianti in a bottle

"…at the nose first violet flowers and red fruits such as cherry and wild berries, then hints of balsamic and vanilla.
warm in the mouth, very soft and enveloping with a pleasant persistence A  Chianti perfect for any occasion..."

Technical Notes

Grape variety: Sangiovese, Colorino, Canaiolo, Merlot
Alcohol content: 13,50
Quantity: 0,750 l
Harvest date: first ten days of October
Bottling Date: January 2021
Placing on the market: February 2021
Longevity: 5-10 years
Harvesting: manual with the selection of grapes
Farm vineyards: located in the municipality of Certaldo, Florence.
Layer and texture of the soil: hilly at about 150/200 m above sea level, medium-textured soil of Pliocene origin
Vinification and ageing: destemming, fermentation with maceration on the skins in thermo-conditioned stainless steel tanks. Refinement in thermo-conditioned stainless steel and vitrified cement tanks.

Wine and Vintage

"... the choice to produce Chianti Fuscelli with the use of grapes typical of the ancient Tuscan tradition, present in the historical vineyards of the company, allows us to produce a wine with a complex aromatic background but at the same time extremely enjoyable in every occasion. The fluctuating summer climate has turned into a splendid September that has enable us to harvest the grapes in their best form..."

Pairings and Serving Notes

Fuscelli 2020 accompanies pasta and risottos with meat sauce, white and red meats, legumes, cheeses, also served fresh with “cacciucco alla livornese”. Simple to combine and ideal for many occasions!
Ideal glass: tulip-shaped goblet
Serving temperature: 16-18°

Label

The label represents the main building used in ancient times as a hospitable convent as mentioned on a papal bull dated 1260. Nowadays the building together with the other parts, the farmhouse, the barn and the cellar, constitutes the core of the farm and the family. At the top, in the middle, in molten gold an ear of a wheat symbol of fertility. There is a blue variant of this label for the Vernaccia Casa Lucii.