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