Nose
the nose unveils layers of iris, violet, tobacco, black pepper and marasca cherry.
Palate
The taste is well balanced, tightly knit with supple tannins, mineral notes, a mouth cleansing fresh acidity. Warm and persistent.
Growing Conditions
Zone of production: Gaiole in Chianti – Castelnuovo Berardenga
Location: Chianti Classico
Altitude and orientation: 260-370m. s.l.m. Sud, SE, SW
Soil: Clay, and limestone rock
Training system: Guyot
Plant density per hectare: 5500-6600
Harvest
A moderately cold winter, with below average rainfall, was followed by a late frost which reduced yields. The summer drought was broken by some rain in the first part of September. The low quantity of fruit was compensated by an excellent quality, with intense, well-structured wines of great elegance.
Bottling
147.000
Winemaking
Fermentation with indigenous yeasts. Cap managed with punchdown. Maceration on the skins for 3 weeks
Aging
12 months in french and austrian oak casks of varying sizes
Appearance
The color is bright ruby
Food Pairing
First courses such as pasta. Meat dishes and moderately aged cheeses.