Nose
An elegant, long and intense bouquet.
Palate
This vintage shows a complex but full-bodied Sangiovese with a velvety and round taste.
Growing Conditions
Production Area: Gaiole di Chianti
Following a relatively mild and rainy spring came an unusually cool summer lasting until mid- August. Starting with the 15th of August, however, there was a hot spell that lasted 15 days. In the grapes already nearly fully mature, there was a considerable reduction in juice resulting in a more highly concentrated level of sugars.
Harvest
The harvest was begun early with Merlot on August 29th while Cabernet Sauvignon was picked on September 21th and Sangiovese on September 25th. The harvest was concluded on October 9th.
Bottling
June 2002
Winemaking
31° C – Post-fermentation maceration: 19 days
Aging
18 months in barriques (65% new oak) – Ageing: 8 months