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.