Produced from Sangiovese grapes grown in vineyards with extremely different characteristics, this is the estate's second wine. It is remarkable for its complexity and elegance as well as its character, which perfectly displays the synergy of variety and terroir.

Winery location: Loc. Fonterutoli - Commune of Castellina in Chianti (Si)
Grape varieties: 100% Sangiovese
Alcohol: 13.50 % vol
Total acidity: 5.7 grams/liter
Location of vineyard: Fonterutoli: 450 m. (1,476 ft.), west - southwestern exposure Badiola: 450 m.(1,476 ft.), west - southwestern exposure Belvedere: 300 m.(920 ft.), southestern – southwestern exposure
Training system: cordon trained, spur pruned
Harvest: hand picked from September 20th to October 5th
Fermentation temperature: 32° C
Period of maceration: 15 days
Aging: 12 months in small french oak barrels (228 lt.)
Bottling: December 2001 - January 2002
Production: 200,000 bottles
Formats: 375 ml. - 750 ml. - 1,5 l.

AWARDS

Silver Medal - "International Wine Challenge 2002" (Uk)
91/100 - "Wine Enthusiast" (Usa)
88/100 - "The Wine Advocate" (Usa)
88/100 - "Alles über Wein" (De)
87/100 - Guida "I Vini di Veronelli 2003"
87/100 - "Wine Spectator" (Usa)
87/100 - "Enogea"
80/100 - "Guida dei vini italiani 2003" di Luca Maroni
4 Grappoli - "AIS Duemilavini 2003"
2 Bicchieri - Guida del Gambero Rosso "Vini d´Italia 2003"
16/20 - Guida de L´Espresso "Vini d´Italia 2003"
15/20 - "Vinum" (Ch)