Nose

On the nose it recalls liquorice, forest fruits and vanilla.

Palate

On the palate it is full-bodied with balanced tannins and a very long and elegant finish.

Growing Conditions

VINEYARD — located at Lucarelli in the municipality of Radda in Chianti.
KIND OF GROUND — Lime, clay, sand.
VINES PER HECTARE — 7300
TYPE OF CULTIVATION — Cordone speronato

Winemaking

The grapes are harvested by hand using boxes, followed by gentle destemming. The fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature of 23°C on skins for twenty-seven days. Malolactic fermentation in wooden barrels follows, for all the must in wooden casks.

Aging

Twenty-four months of maturing follow in wooden barrels at a constant temperature of 16°C. At the end of this period, the wine is bottled. There follows a further long period of refining in the bottle.

Appearance

It has an intense garnet red color.

Food Pairing

First courses with ragout sauce, grilled meat in general, game and matured cheeses.