Production area: Castelnuovo dell’Abate – 365 m above the sea level.
Soil charateristic: Limestone rich in stone marl
Grapes: 100% Sangiovese
Planting density: 5.500 plants/Ha
Vineyard b. sistem: Spur Pruned
Age of vineyards: about 15-20 years older.
Alcohol: 14,50%
Vinification: After the hand selection and harvesting of the grapes, two days of cold maceration followed by alcoholic fermentation at controlled temperature in stainless still tanks, followed by malolactic fermentation.
Aging: 14 months in french tonneaux from 5 hl
Bottle-aging: 4 months
Colour: Bright ruby red with violet reflections.
Bouquet: Intense, fresh, fruity with typical variety of violet, cherry, plum
Taste: Soft tannins, good acidity, Gentle, soft with intense lenght
Pair with: meat, game and cheese