Produced from different Sangiovese clones 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 the uniqueness of its character.

Winery location: Loc. Fonterutoli - Commune of Castellina in Chianti (Si)
Grape varieties: 100% Sangiovese multi-clone
Alcohol: 13.70 %
Total acidity: 5.50 grams per liter
Location of vineyard: 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 and Guyot
Harvest: Sangiovese: hand picked from September 3rd
Fermentation temperature: 28° - 30° C
Period of maceration: 18 days
Aging: 12 months in small french oak barrels (225 lt. / 70% new)
Bottling: January 2005
Production: 200,000 bottles
Formats: 375 ml. - 750 ml. - 1,5 l.

AWARDS

Medaglia d'oro - International Wine Challenge 2005 (UK)
Gold Medal - International Wine Challenge 2005
90/100 punti - Gerhard Eichelmann's Mondo 2005 (Germany)
87/100 Wine Spectator(USA)
87/100 WINE ADVOCATE (USA)
2 Stelle Rosse "Guida Oro I Vini di Veronelli 2006"
2 Bicchieri Rossi "Guida Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia 2006"
15/20 - Guida de L'Espresso "Vini d'Italia 2006"