Frascole Chianti Rufina DOCG

The fruit (90% sangiovese, 5% colorino, 5% canaiolo) is selected from south, south-west vineyards, at altitudes up to 400 meters (about 1300 feet). Vines are from 20 – 50 years old. Grapes are harvested by hand, starting in early October, brought back to the farm where they are de-stemmed and gently pressed. The must remains in contact with the skins for 12-15 days, and then transferred to concrete vats and French tonneaux for malolactic fermentation. After malolactic fermentation, the juice is transferred to concrete vats (50%) and French tonneaux (50%) for 10 months.