Palate

A wine of great character and personality. It displays complex, embracing texture and marked elegance that is enhanced by perfect balance. Entry on the palate suggests notes of black cherry; smooth, noble tannins and clear mineral wed with delicate hints of toastiness and almost coffee aromas. The finish is very, very long.

Growing Conditions

Production Area: Gaiole di Chianti

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 – Post-fermentation maceration: 19 days

Aging


18 months in 50% new barriques

Appearance

The colour is deep, bright ruby red.