TITLE: Le Masse di Greve

APPELLATION: Chianti Classico DOCG

PRODUCER: Lanciola

REGION: Toscana

OVERVIEW_VARIETAL: Primarily Sangiovese, with complimentary varietals

SHORT_DESCRIPTION: The Villa “Le Masse di Greve” is located just 500m from the main square of Greve in Chianti. Greve is a medieval town located only30km away from Florence. Its famous triangular-shaped square has been for centuries, the place of the Saturday market & the Chianti Classico Exposition.

OVERVIEW_PROCESS: Aged in 2nd year oak barriques & quintal barrels for 12 months; bottle aged at least 6 months

OVERVIEW_SERVING_TEMP: 64 - 66 °F

OVERVIEW_ALCOHOL: 13.5 %

PROFILE_COLOR: intense ruby red, with shades of burgundy

PROFILE_NOSE: full, sweet & fruity, with hints of earthy minerals & touches of chocolate

PROFILE_FINISH: medium tannic structure, sweet at first, accompanied by a good level of acidity & persistent fruity aftertaste

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PAIRING: Simple red meat dishes mushrooms, pate, mature dry cheeses

AWARDS: 2013: 92 POINTS Wine Spectator; 2015: 93 POINTS Wine Spectator

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