Nose
Focused, open nose of red fruits (cherry) and spice with a touch of earth and tobacco.
Palate
Lively, complex, bold. Fresh, mineral palate showing a lovely long, elegant finish. A pure style showing beautiful archetypal features.
Growing Conditions
A high toned Riserva sourced from the ripest vines of the Le Miccine estate vineyards. A cool valley microclimate makes for wines with verve on this small property.
There are six clones of Sangiovese grapevines along with other complementary grape red varieties such as Malvasia Nera, Merlot and Colorino.
All the vines are trained in a trellised Alberello form which has a positive effect on the vegetative and productive balance of the grapevine.
Green cover has been established between the vineyard rows to have a degree of competition with the vines, to reduce erosion on the high slopes and to encourage a healthy microorganism biodiversity in the soil.
Le Miccine follows organic viticultural practices, which increase biodiversity and allow the vines to increase their natural defenses against pathogens.
The objective is to attain a balance that gives optimum grape quality. The key is flexibility since every vintage is different. It is essential to adapt every year to the different climate influences.
Farming: Organic
Vineyard: Grown in the 7 hectare Le Miccine estate vineyards.
Vine Age: 10-20 years
Altitude: 400 MASL
Soil: Albarese (white stone).
Winemaking
Blend of Sangiovese grape clones. Fermentation in stainless steel.
Aging
Aged 24 months in neutral French oak.
Appearance
Light ruby.
Food Pairing
The Riserva is a sophisticated wine made from the best Le Miccine grapes. It is lively, complex and bold and is a wonderful companion to meat and game dishes.