Nose
Very complex aroma with notes of dried fruit and flowers, spices, honey and nuts.
Palate
The sweetness is balanced by the bright acidity, very intense and long finish.
Growing Conditions
Zone of production: Monti in Chianti (Gaiole UGA)
Soil: Clay loam with abundant limestone rock
Age of vineyard: 18-25 years old
Training system: Guyot
Plant density per hectare: 5500-6600
Harvest
A mild winter with little rainfall was followed by a rainy spring. The heat of early summer was well balanced by the water supply of the storms at the end of August. Good quality of the grapes harvested
Bottling
1,900
Winemaking
The carefully selected bunches are partially raisined in well ventilated rooms. Fermentation with wild yeast and aging take place in small oak casks kept in the attic, with extreme temperature fluctuations between summer and winter.
Aging
12 years in cask and oak barriques
Appearance
Dark amber color with slight garnet tinge
Food Pairing
it’s a great dessert or meditation wine that can be paired with pates and sharp cheeses as well as salted roasted nuts.