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: 30% Sangiovese, 70% Merlot
Alcohol: 14.10 %
Total acidity: 5.9 grams per liter
Location of vineyard: Siepi: 260 m. (853 ft), south - southwestern exposure
Training system: cordon trained, spur pruned
Harvest: hand picked from September 19th (Merlot) and from Septermber 29th (Sangiovese)
Fermentation temperature: 30° C
Period of maceration: Sangiovese: 14 days Merlot: 14 days
Aging: Sangiovese: 16 months in small french oak barrels (228 lt.) Merlot: 18 months in small french oak barrels (228 lt.)
Bottling: June 2004
Production: 15,000 bottles
Formats: 750 ml. - 1,5 l.

AWARDS

91/100 - Gerard Eichelmann's Mondo Luglio 2005
90/100 - "Annuario dei Migliori Vini 2005" di Luca Maroni
89 pts - The Wine Advocate
4 Grappoli - Guida AIS "Duemilavini 2005"
3 Stelle Rosse - "Guida Oro i Vini di Veronelli 2005"
2 Bicchieri Rossi - "Guida Gambero Rosso Vini d´Italia 2005"
15/20 - Guida de L´Espresso "Vini d´Italia 2005"