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)