Palate
A highly concentrated wine with sweet and dense tannins, it displays a unique and original character that is appreciated by wine lovers throughout the world.
Growing Conditions
Created from a blend of Sangiovese and Merlot grapes harvested in the Siepi vineyard, situated at an altitude of 260 m. (853 ft.) and benefitting from exceptional climatic and soil conditions.
- Vineyards location: Siepi (Castellina in Chianti): 260 m (850 ft) a.s.l.; S-SW exp.
- Soil: Mainly Alberese
- Training system: Spur cordon-training and Guyot
- Nr. of vines per hectare: 4.500 - 6.500 plants
Harvest
Hand picked starting from September 5 (Merlot), from September 20 (Sangiovese)
Bottling
June 1995
Winemaking
- Fermentation temperature: 28-30 °C
- Period of maceration: 16 (Merlot), 15 (Sangiovese) days
Aging
15/16 months in small french oak barrels (225 lt - 100% new)