Placido Chianti Bordeaux Bottle

Description

Ruby red with an intense aroma that hints of violets. Dry and well balanced withblack-fruit flavors followed by a long finish.Rich in tradition and rooted in nobility, Placido is a nod to the heritage and legacy of Count Placido. A 13th century Tuscan nobleman, Placido dei Placidi was the hero of the epic Battle of Montaperti between Florence and Siena. For his valor, hewas awarded a vast estate where winemaking soon became an important part of the culture. The passion he developed for wine and food remains the inspiration for Placido today.Maceration with the skins lasts for 8-12 days during primary fermentation. The grapes are pressed and a second fermentation takes place. The wine undergoes a malolactic fermentation and is then aged in temperature-controlled stainless-steel for five to six months before bottling.Placido Chianti is the perfect accompaniment to meats and hearty pastas. – Placido