Nose
On the nose it is characterized by spicy and fruity hints of morello cherry.
Palate
On the palate it is fresh and dry, with well balanced tannins and a good gustatory persistence
Growing Conditions
Vineyard: Various land - Monti in Chianti
Total vineyards surface area: 4,5 hectare
Average age of vineyards: 12 years
Soil: clay rich in skeleton
Planting density: 5000 vines for hectare
Average yield for vine : 1,5 kg/ plant
Altitude: 370 m. Above sea level
Exposure: South
Winemaking
Careful selection of the grapes. Maceration without stalks at controlled temperature (28°C) for 15 days in stainless steel vats. Malolactic fermentation in stainless steel vats, followed by aging in 10 HL and 20 HL French and Slavonian oak barrels, for at least 12 months.
The wine is assembled in stainless steel vats and bottled with very large filtration, then it is further refined in the bottles for at least 6 months.
Net Dry extract : 28,4 g/l
Net Volatile Acidity : 0,54 g/l
Total sulphur dioxide : 60 mg/l
Aging
Minimum 12 months in oak plus 6 month in bottle.
Appearance
Ruby red in color.
