Palate
For the first time in the Casalferro grape mix, Sangiovese appears with Merlot, in a blend that matches this wine’s defining great structure with a truly rare softness and depth of tannins.
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.
An uncommon summer of frequent rains was followed by a long succession of beautiful days with high temperatures from late August throughout October that made for optimal ripening of the Sangiovese. The reds of this vintage are large and round with a nice texture of tannins.
Bottling
June 1999
Winemaking
33 – 35° C. – Maceration period: 18 days
Aging
18 months in barriques – Bottle ageing: 6 months
