| grapes |
100% Sangiovese |
|
production area |
San Miniato, Pisa • Tuscany |
| annual production |
3.000 bts/750ml |
| vineyards general information |
| Average altitude (above sea level): |
200 mts |
| Ground: |
Marn, clayey. |
| Breeding: |
Spur cord. |
| Plants per hectare: |
5.000 |
| Yeld / plant: |
1.0 kgs |
|
winemaking |
Alcoholic fermentation at controlled T° kept between 28°C-30°C in stainless steel tanks. Malolactic fermentation takes place in barriques. Refining: in French oak barriques for a period of twelve-fifteen months. Additional twelve months in bottle. |
organoleptical
characteristics |
Color: dense ruby red. Bouquet: intriguing union of small ripe berries and spicy notes from the barriques` elevage. Taste: of great structure and persistance, characterized by soft and ripe tannins. |
matching food |
Indicated to accompany red meats, game, roasts and stews. |