POGGIO ALLA SALA PRESENTA Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG 2002 Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita AREA OF PRODUCTION Montepulciano: Argiano. GRAPE VARIETIES Prugnolo Gentile (Sangiovese) 90% - Canaiolo Nero 10% SOIL Of Pliocene origin. Mixtures of clay with lime, sand, and the presence of stones. VINE TRAINING Guyot and straight line spurred tying (Cordone Speronato) – 4.400 vinestocks per hectare. Average age of vines 20 – 25 Years.PRODUCTION PER HECTARE 7 tons. MICROCLIMATE The area of the lakes of Montepulciano, Chiusi, and Trasimeno, together with the position of Mount Amiata, create favourable moderate thermal and climatic conditions for optimum production. WINEMAKING PROCESSES After traditional processing with the grape skins for 12 – 15 days, the wine is refined for 6 – 8 months in medium-sized Slavonian oak casks and small French oak barrels. During this stage malolactic fermentation takes place. ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS Intense ruby-red colour with the characteristic perfume of the grapes and delicate notes of spices: Taste is well-balanced, velvety and pleasantly tannic. Ideal with red meats, fresh and seasoned cheeses. Serve 18° - 20°.