Signano Chianti Colli Senesi 2006
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Signano is our favorite producer in San Gimignano, the Tuscan town fabled for its medieval towers. Although this district of Chianti is more famous for its white wines from Vernaccia (which we also have available), we were impressed by the quality of Signano’s Chianti Colli Senesi.
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Release Notes:
The Biagini family only started producing wine in the 1960s. Today they have expanded to 60 acres of vineyards and produce critically-acclaimed white and red wines as well as vin santo and even olive oil. Manrico Biagini has become a master winemaker, crafting wines with complexity that does not overwhelm their easy-drinking, fresh character. This Chianti is made from 100% Sangiovese grapes grown on clay-limestone soils.
Tasting Notes:
A deep ruby-red colored wine with violet highlights. The fine, elegant nose has ripe plum, dark cherry and soft spice aromas. In the mouth, this medium-bodied wine blends full-flavored dark fruit with anise, pepper and spice notes leading up to a long supple finish on medium tannins and tar. Drink now to 2011 with pasta dishes, sandwiches, grilled chicken, roasted meats, and, of course, pizza!
Winery:
San Gimignano rises on a hill that dominates the Elsa valley with the skyline of its 13 towers. These sky-scrapers of the Middle Ages made the town the Manhattan of the... Read more
Region:
Chianti is the most famous viticultural area of Tuscany. The rolling hills lie along the classical towns of Siena and Florence. Situated at the western foothills of the Appennines mountain range,... Read more
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Overview
Greek settlers first planted vineyards in Italy sometime around 800BC. Since then, wine has been entrenched in the Italian culture, ‘as common as water on the dinner table’. ... Read more
Rignana's well-kept vineyards overlooking the beautiful Tuscan countryside.
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