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: 13.90 %
Total acidity: 5.50 grams/liter
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 September 7 to September12 (Merlot) and from September 27 to October 10 (Sangiovese)
Fermentation temperature: 32° C
Period of maceration: 18 days (Sangiovese) 19 days (Merlot)
Aging: Sangiovese: 16 months in 228 liter French oak barrels Merlot: 16 months in 228 liter French oak barrels
Bottling: May 2000
Production: 26,000 bottles
Formats: 750 ml. - 1.5 l.

AWARDS

93/100 - "Wine Spectator" (Usa)
91/100 Tre Stelle Rosse - Guida "I Vini di Veronelli 2001"
91/100 - "International Wine Cellar" (Usa)
90/100 - "Falstaff" (Ch)
88/100 - "Enogea"
3 Bicchieri - Guida del Gambero Rosso "Vini d´Italia 2001"