Growing Conditions

Zone of production: Gaiole in Chianti (SI) – Monti village
Altitude and orientation: 260-370m. s.l.m. Sud, S-W
Soil: Clay, and limestone rock
Training system: Guyot
Plant density per hectare: 5500

Harvest

An early start after a mild almost frostless winter, abundant rain in the winter and spring, the first heat wave in late may, then 10 weeks of very hot weather between mid july and mid august. Then mild fall weather with just the right amount of rain. High yield with great quality.

Bottling

9,500

Winemaking

The bunches of Trebbiano and Malvasia are then carefully selected and left to dry in well-ventilated rooms. Fermentation with wild yeast and ageing take with wild yeast and aging takes place in sealed oak barrels in attics.

Aging

7 years oak barriques

Food Pairing

typical Tuscan desserts. Excellent with blue cheeses or liver paté.