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The label:
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1998 Arcosoli Vernaccia di
San Gimignano D.O.C.G. |
The legend of the Coli Wine Cellar
originates in 1926, when Piero and Gino
Coli began their adventure at the gates of
Florence.The Coli Brothers decided to seek
out and sell the most traditional of wines
produced in the Chianti hills,which were
then and continue to be the Chianti and
Chianti Classico Wines.
The Cellar is located near Tavarnelle Val di
Pesa, in the Chianti Classico region nearest Florence, and has
recently been renovated.
A select list of wines are produced for
restaurants directly on the Pratale and
Montignana Farms belonging to the Coli Family (about 1000 hectolitres
of their Chianti Classico comes from the family wines).
Their wines, traded under different brand names,
are as: Chianti, Chianti Colli Senesi, Chianti Riserva, Chianti
Classico, Chianti Classico Riserva, Orvieto D.O.C., Orvieto
Classico, White Tuscan and Red Tuscan (differentiated by their
geographical zones), Montepulciano dAbruzzo and Vernaccia
of San Gimignano.
Via Benvenuto Cellini,149 - Loc. Pontenuovo
50028 Tavernelle Val di Pesa(Firenze)
Fon: +39 055 8070135
Fax: +39 055 8070171
info@coli.it.
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Production
area:
territory of the community of San Gimignano, in the province of
Siena.
Vine varieties:
Vernaccia di San Gimignano 90-100%, up to 10% of other grapes,
recommended and acknowledged by the administrative
department of the area of production.
Wine making:
it is bound to take place within the production area designated
by the authorities of the appellation. The yield of pressing
must
not exceed 70% of the total juice available from the grapes.
Tasting characteristics:
-sight: clear, straw-like yellow, turning to golden with ageing.Good
viscosity, producing tears
on the surface of the glass.
-smell: fine, intense and persistent; characteristical scent
of almonds, combined with fresh
and floral notes.
-taste: dry, well balanced, with fresh sensations and a good
body, slightly bitter aftertaste.
Serving temperature: 10 - 12 °C
To serve with:
fine hors-d'oeuvres, white meats and fish-dishes. |
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