Nose
Hints of cherry and strawberry with balsamic notes.
Palate
The palate delivers a velvety mouthfeel, sweet and elegant tannins, lovely acidity and long persistence.
Growing Conditions
Production Area: Chianti Classico
The autumn and winter were very mild this year, with below-freezing temperatures only in part of January. It was rainy, about 440 mm. In the spring, temperatures were average, with the end of May and early June hot but humid. This diminished the fruit set causing a thinning effect in the clusters that was good for the Sangiovese. Two hailstorms at the end of May also led to loss of flowers, thus reducing per-plant growth. Summer was hot and dry. End-July and Mid-August rains gave some relief to the plants, helping them during the period of veraison.
Harvest
Harvest began in early September, with temperatures mid-to-high for that period of the year during the day and a drop of as much as 10-15°Cat nights, favoring the accumulation of phenolic compounds.
Winemaking
Traditional in small stainless steel tanks. Maceration on the skins for 14-16 days at controlled temperature of 24°C-27° C (75.2°– 80.6°F).
Aging
18 months in big casks and at least three/six months in the bottle. Unfiltered wine.
Appearance
Ruby red color.
