Tenuta di Trecciano – I Campacci
| Producer: |
Tenuta di Trecciano |
| Wine: |
I Campacci |
| Grape Variety: |
Sangiovese and Merlot |
| Production Zone: |
Sovicille, on the Siena hills |
| Altitude: |
1,050 feet above sea level |
| Surface Area/Yield: |
3 acres, 1.5 ton/acre |
| Exposure: |
Southwest |
| Soil: |
Red, compact soil, typical of the Chianti region. |
| Vinification & Aging: |
Fermented in stainless steel tanks for 15 days. During maceration, the cap was punched down daily to extract polyphenols. The wine aged in Slovenian oak casks for 6 months followed by an additional 4 months aging in the bottle prior to release |
| Production: |
500 cases |
| Alcohol: |
13% |
| Description: |
Deep ruby red with shades of purple. Hints of spice, intense and fruity. Suitable for medium term aging of 6-8 years. |
| Food Pairing: |
Strong red meats, game and cold cuts. |
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