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 - Commune of Castellina in Chianti (Si)
Grape varieties: 50% Sangiovese, 50% Merlot
Alcohol: 14,20 %
Total acidity: 5.4 grams/liter
Location of vineyard: Siepi: 260 m. (853 ft), south - southwestern exposure
Training system: cordon trained, spur pruned
Nr. of vines per hectare: 4.500 - 6.800
Harvest: hand picked from August 28th (Merlot) and from Septermber 25th (Sangiovese)
Fermentation temperature: 30° C
Period of maceration: Sangiovese: 18 days Merlot: 16 days
Aging: Sangiovese: 16 months in small french oak barrels (228 lt.) Merlot: 16 months in small french oak barrels (228 lt.)
Bottling: June 2002
Production: 30,000 bottles
Formats: 750 ml. - 1,5 l. - 3 l.

AWARDS

95/100 - "Falstaff" (A)
92/100 - Super Tre Stelle - Guida "I Vini di Veronelli 2003"
92/100 - "The Wine Advocate" (Usa)
90/100 - "Wine Spectator" (Usa)
88/100 Premio "Vino Frutto" - Annuario dei migliori vini italiani 2003 di Luca Maroni
5 Grappoli - AIS "Duemilavini 2003"
3 Bicchieri - Guida del Gambero Rosso "Vini d´Italia 2003"
18/20 Premio "Fuoriclasse" - Guida de L´Espresso "Vini d´Italia 2003"