TASTING NOTES
The wine displays an intense ruby red color. On the nose, it offers a complex bouquet where hints of ripe red fruit intertwine with notes of dark berries, including cherries in spirit, blueberry, and plum. These fruit aromas are complemented by enticing spicy hints of black pepper, chocolate, and tobacco. On the palate, the wine is soft, well-balanced by a vibrant acidity, with ripe and velvety tannins. It is full-bodied, persuasive, and finishes with a long, very pleasant aftertaste.
THE VINEYARD
The grapes are sourced from vineyards situated on soils rich in marl, clay, and sand, at an average altitude of 380 meters above sea level. The presence of numerous microelements makes the wine's profile special and unique.
HARVEST AND VINIFICATION
The grapes are meticulously hand-harvested in 15 kg crates at full ripeness. After careful selection in the vineyard and on sorting benches, they undergo fermentation at a controlled temperature of 25°C for about 12-15 days. Following alcoholic fermentation, the wine is aged for approximately 24 months in French oak tonneaux on its fine lees. This is followed by a bottle refinement period of at least 6 months.
| Grape varieties | Sangiovese, Merlot |
|---|---|
| Production Area | Hills east of Siena, with north/west exposure |
| Vineyard surface | 2 HA |
| Vineyard altitude | 380 metres above sea level |
| Soil type | Galestro and argillites |
| Vine management | Spurred cordon |
| Planting density | 5000 plants per HA |
| Harvest period | Beginning of September for Merlot, second half of September for Sangiovese |
| Maturation | 24 month in tonneaux |
| Ageing | In bottle minimum 6 months |
| Total alcohol content | 14,5% |
| Total acidity | 5,50 GR/LT |