Produced primarily from different Sangiovese clones with extremely low yields , 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: 90% Sangiovese; 5% Malvasia Nera e Colorino; 5% Merlot
Alcohol: 13,60 % vol.
Total acidity: 5,70 ‰
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
Nr. of vines per hectare: 4,500 - 7,600
Harvest: Hand picked from October, 11th (Sangiovese); from September, 25th
Fermentation temperature: 28° - 30° C
Period of maceration: 16 - 18 days
Aging: 12 months in small french oak barrels (225 lt. / 50% new)
Bottling: February 2006
Production: 200.000 bottles
Formats: 375 ml - 750 ml - 1.5 l
First vintage: beginning 1900

AWARDS

89/100 - Wine Enthusiast (USA)
89/100 - Enogea
88/100 - Wine Spectator (USA)
88/100 - The Wine Advocate (USA)
4 Stars "Highly Recommended" - Decanter (UK)
3 Grappoli - Guida A.I.S. Bibenda 2007