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 charcater.

Winery location: Loc. Fonterutoli - Comune of Castellina in Chianti (Si)
Grape varieties: 50% Merlot and 50% Sangiovese
Alcohol: 14.20 %
Total acidity: 5.6 grams per liter
Location of vineyard: Siepi: 260 m. (853 ft) a.s.l.; south - southwestern exposure
Training system: Spur cordon-training and Guyot
Harvest: hand picked from August 22nd (Merlot) and from Septermber 3rd (Sangiovese)
Fermentation temperature: 28 - 30° C
Period of maceration: Merlot: 14 days; Sangiovese: 16 days
Aging: Merlot: 18 months in new small french oak barrels (225 lt. / 100% new) Sangiovese: 16 months in new small french oak barrels (225 lt./100% new)
Bottling: June 2005
Production: 25,000 bottles
Formats: 750 ml. - 1,5 l. - 3 l. - 5 l.

AWARDS

93/100 - Wine Spectator (USA)
93/100 - Wine Enthusiast (USA)
91/100 - Falstaff (Austria)
88/100 - The Wine Advocate (USA)
5 Grappoli - Guida A.I.S. "Duemilavini 2006"
3 Stelle Rosse - "Guida Oro I Vini di Veronelli 2006"
3 Bicchieri - "Gambero Rosso Guida Vini d´Italia 2006"
15/20 - Guida de L'Espresso "Vini d'Italia 2006"