Nose

To the nose, hints of toasted hazelnuts and almonds blended with custard and figs.

Palate

The taste is warm, soft and velvety. A pretty long and persistent aftertaste, enhance the olfactory sensations on the finish.

Growing Conditions

Production Area: Estate Vineyard

Traditional weather conditions with a cold and snowy winter, a rainy spring, a hot summer and variable weather in September and October leading up to the 2010 harvest. Bud break was in mid-April while the veraison, even though late compared to previous years, was homogeneous on all the bunches. The grapes ripened evenly, and the bunches presented high sugar and anthocyanin concentrations.

Bottling

August 31, 2017

Aging

7 years in oak casks (caratelli)

Appearance

Brilliant Amber yellow color.