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The soil marine origin causes the vine's root system to seek deep in the soil the mineral salts that give the wine its specific structure. All vineyards were planted in 2000.

The name "Mattaione" originates from the Tuscan way of indicating those soils cleyey and rich in limestone. These ground characteristics, typical of Siena surroundings, is to be very rich in minerals, that gives the wine particular power and structure.

grapes

100% Sangiovese

production area

Casole d'Elsa • Siena • Tuscany

annual production (750ml bottles)

6.000

vineyards general information

Average altitude (above sea level):	300 mts
Ground:	Very cleyey and rich in limestone.
Breeding:	Spurred cord
Plants per hectare:	-
Production per plant:	500 g

winemaking

The winemaking process is carried out with delestage technique, maceration lasts 20 days at a temperature of 28° C. Then the wine is placed in 25 Hl oak barrels where it carries out malolactic fermentation and refines for about 12 months. Refining in bottle for at least 3 months at 15° C.

organoleptical characteristics

Color: intense ruby red. Bouquet: fruity notes with vanilla hints. Taste: well balanced with elegant and persistant tannins, typical of a great Sangiovese.

matching food

Typical Tuscan dishes, particularly with rich appetizers of salami and cheeses, steak and meat based dishes. Suggested serving temperature: 20° C.

alc./vol.

13.20%