Made from Sangiovese grapes with a little percentage of Merlot, it is characterized by the combination of aroma, softness and a good structure, which makes this wine an extremely modern, pleasant and gratifying beverage.

Winery location: Loc. Fonterutoli - Commune of Castellina in Chianti (Si)
Grape varieties: 75% Sangiovese; 25% Merlot
Alcohol: 13.30 %
Total acidity: 5.3 grams per liter
Location of vineyard: Badiola: 450 m.(1,476 ft.) a.s.l..; west - southwestern exposure Fonterutoli: 450 m. (1,476 ft.) a.s.l.; west - southwestern exposure
Training system: Guyot and spur cordon-training
Harvest: hand picked from September 13th (Sangiovese), from September 3rd (Merlot) and from September 18th Cabernet Sauvignon
Fermentation temperature: 28° - 30° C
Period of maceration: 12-15 days
Aging: in stainless steel tanks, then in small French and American oak barrels (225 lt./10% new) for 9 months.
Bottling: December 2004
Production: 250,000 bottles
Formats: 375 ml., 750 ml., 1.5 l.

AWARDS

86/100 Wine Spectator (USA)
2 Grappoli - Guida AIS "Duemilavini 2006"
13.5/20: Guida de L'Espresso "Vini d'Italia 2006"
1 Stella Rossa "Guida Oro I Vini di Veronelli 2006"