Nose
The nose is attractive and intense with typical ripe wild berryes such as blackberry and raspberry, with orange zest and dried flowers followed by spicy hints in which the note of licorice predominates, accompained by notes of tobacco.
Palate
It is a full-bodied, austere wine, with succulent tannins and a vibrant acidity with a long and expressive finish characterized by blood orange notes in the after taste that temps to drink it.
Growing Conditions
Sangiovese 100% from single vineyard.
Vineyards of new and old equipment with an average density of 5550 plants per hectare. Located at an altitude of 330 s.l.m.facing south-south/west.
Training system: Spurred Cordon
Land: Stratified sands alternating with shales stony alluvial origin.
Winemaking
From a selection of the best Sangiovese grapes from a single vineyard of 5ha, the carefully de-stemmed grapes are vinified in modern stainless steel tanks. The maceration lasts around 25 days at a temperature of about 26° centigrade. When the alcoholic fermentation is completed, the wine begins his malolactic fermentation. After that, 50% of the wine matures in French oak barriques and the rest in big barrels where it stays for 20 months. It stays in the bottle for 6 further months.
Aging
French oak barriques and big barrels for 20 months followed by bottle for 6 further months.
Appearance
Bright and deep ruby red color.
