Nose
Muscular and harmonious, the nose offers sensations of plum, blackberry and delicate cherry.
Palate
Plum, blackberry and cherry are echoed on the palate where they are flanked by embracing notes of chocolate. Extremely ageable.
Growing Conditions
Production area: Gaiole in Chianti The grapes come from vineyards set 350 – 400 meters above sea level, mainly from the vineyard of the same name with southwest exposure, with a predominance of calcareous sandstone and Alberese stone.
Heavy snow in February produced a good water supply. Thanks to a warm, sunny spring, the first buds appeared on the younger vines in the middle of April and the Sangiovese flowered at the end of May. Summer’s moderate temperatures and rain accelerated the various growing phases. The Sangiovese started to colour on the vine towards the end of July, early compared to normal. The ripening of the fruit was then delayed, however, by the rather low temperatures at the end of the summer.
Bottling
June 2007
Winemaking
28-31° C – Maceration period: 18 days for Sangiovese, 16 for Merlot
Aging
18 months in barrels of French oak
Appearance
Deep ruby, almost purple, in appearance, its colour confirms the taste sensations.