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.