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: 13.90 %
Total acidity: 5.5 grams/liter
Location of vineyard: Siepi: 260 m. (853 ft), south - southwestern exposure
Training system: cordon trained, spur pruned
Harvest: hand picked from September 9th (Merlot) and from Septermber 22th (Sangiovese)
Fermentation temperature: 30° C
Period of maceration: Sangiovese: 16 days Merlot: 14 days
Aging: Sangiovese: 16 months in small french oak barrels (228 lt.) Merlot: 16 months in small french oak barrels (228 lt.)
Bottling: June 2003
Production: 30,000 bottles
Formats: 750 ml. - 1,5 l. - 3 l.

AWARDS

95 punti - Weine der Welt
93 punti - The Wine Advocate
92/100 - "Wine Spectator" (Usa)
88/100 - "Annuario dei migliori vini 2004" di Luca Maroni
5 Grappoli - Guida AIS "Duemilavini 2004"
3 Bicchieri - Guida Gambero Rosso "Vini d´Italia 2004"
18/20 - Guida de L´Espresso "vini d´Italia 2004"
17/20 - "Gourmet" (Scandinavia)