This is the most representative wine of the Fonterutoli's production. Created from 7 different Sangiovese clones with a small complementary role for other grape varieties, this powerful and elegant wine, one with a unique personality of its own, is the best expression of the four different terroirs of the Fonterutoli estate.

Winery location: Loc. Fonterutoli - Comune di Castellina in Chianti (Si)
Grape varieties: 80% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol: 13,85 % vol.
Total acidity: 5,40 ‰
Location of vineyard: Siepi: 260 m. (853 ft.) a.s.l.; south - southwestern exposure Fonterutoli: 450 m. (1,476 ft.) a.s.l.; west - southwestern exposure Belvedere: 300 m.(920 ft.) a.s.l.; southestern–southwestern exposure
Training system: Spur cordon-training
Nr. of vines per hectare: 4,500 - 7,600
Harvest: hand picked from September 9th (Sangiovese), and from September 25th
Fermentation temperature: 28-30°
Period of maceration: 15 - 18 days
Aging: Sangiovese: 16 months in small french oak barrels (225 l / 100% new)
Bottling: October 2005
Production: 50.000 bottles
Formats: 375 ml. - 750 ml. - 1,5 l. - 3 l.
First vintage: 1995
Producer's Comment: Summer 2003 was characterised by hygher than average temperatures, particularily during the month of August. This, along with a more careful grapes selection, has caused an increased perecntage of Cabernet Sauvignon, which resulted of an outstanding quality.

AWARDS

Tre Bicchieri - Gambero Rosso vini d'Italia
92/100 - Wine Enthusiat (USA)
91/100 - Wine Spectator (USA)
90/100 - Enogea
90/100 - "Annuario dei Migliori Vini" Luca Maroni
88/100 - The Wine Advocate (USA)
4 Grappoli - Duemilavini A.I.S.