Created from a blend of Sangiovese and Merlot grapes harvested in the Siepi vineyard, situated at an altitude of 260 m. (853 ft.) and benefitting from exceptional climatic and soil conditions. A highly concentrated wine with sweet and dense tannins, it displays a unique and original character that is appreciated by wine lovers throughout the world.

Winery location: Loc. Fonterutoli - Comune di Castellina in Chianti (Si)
Grape varieties: 50% Sangiovese, 50% Merlot
Alcohol: 13.50 %
Total acidity: 5.70 grams/liter Sangiovese 5.40 grams/liter Merlot
Location of vineyard: Siepi: 260 m. (853 ft), south - southwestern exposure
Training system: Guyot
Nr. of vines per hectare: 3.600 - 6.000
Harvest: Hand-picked from October 1 (Sangiovese) and from September 14 (Merlot)
Fermentation temperature: 30° C
Period of maceration: 18 days (Sangiovese) 16 days (Merlot)
Aging: Sangiovese: 15 months in 228 liter French oak barrels Merlot: 16 months in 228 liter French oak barrels
Production: 32.000 bottles
Formats: 750 ml. - 1.5 l. - 3 l.

AWARDS

Gold Medal - "International Wine Challenge 1999" (Uk)
93/100 - "The Wine Advocate" (Usa)
90/100 "Wine Spectator" (Usa)
89/100 - "Enogea"
88/100 - "I Vini di Veronelli 2001"
5 stelle - "Restaurant Wine" (Usa)
4 stelle - "Vinum" (Ch)
3 Bicchieri - Guida del Gambero Rosso "Vini d´Italia 1999"