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.
One of the best harvests of recent years despite having a completely unusual development in the crucial stage. Repeated rains during September caused fear of a completely compromised harvest, but September was followed by an exceptional October.
Harvest
The grapes harvested in this second phase were perfectly mature and healthy and created fine wines with a rich polyphenol structure.
Bottling
June 1997
Winemaking
33 – 35° C. – Maceration period: 18 days
Aging
18 months in barriques – Bottle ageing: 6 months