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Principe Corsini - Zac 2016 - Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG 🌍 Cultivation area Principe Corsini - Zac 2016 - Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG is born in the Gugliaie vineyard (2.5 ha), within the Villa Le Corti estate, in San Casciano in Val di Pesa. The soil is rich in skeleton and river pebbles, with a southern exposure, at about 300 m above sea level. 🌱 Cultivation practices Certified organic farming. Manual processing, no use of herbicides. Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts. ⚙️ Technical characteristics Grape variety: 100% Sangiovese Vinification: spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel truncated conical vats with automatic punch-downs Post-fermentation maceration: 6 days Aging: 24 months in barriques and tonneaux (500–700 L), 7 months in cement, 6 months in bottle Alcohol content: 15% Sulfites: present Yeasts: indigenous Production: limited 👁️👃👄 Tasting notes 👁️ Intense ruby red with garnet reflections 👃 Aromas of ripe cherry, tobacco, sweet spices, and balsamic notes 👄 Structured, elegant, with dense tannins and a long, harmonious finish 🍽️ Food pairings Ideal with grilled Florentine steak, hare in salmì, pappardelle with porcini mushrooms, or aged cow's milk cheeses. 🧑🍳 Curiosities The name Zac is a tribute to Aunt Anna Corsini, affectionately called "Zac" by her nephews. The first harvest dates back to 2008, initially classified as IGT Toscana Sangiovese. Since 2016, the wine has been elevated to Chianti Classico Gran Selezione, representing a new challenge for the company. 🔗 Official technical sheet on the Principe Corsini website