Fonterutoli's "petit vin", made primarily from Sangiovese grapes with a little percentage of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. The combination of aroma, softness and a good structure makes this wine an extremely modern, pleasant and gratifying beverage.

Winery location: Loc. Fonterutoli - Commune of Castellina in Chianti (Si)
Grape varieties: 80% Sangiovese; 10% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol: 13 %
Total acidity: 5.5 grams/liter
Location of vineyard: Badiola: 450 m.(1,476 ft.), west - southwestern exposure Fonterutoli: 450 m. (1,476 ft.), west - southwestern exposure
Training system: spurred cordon
Harvest: hand picked from October 7th to 16th
Fermentation temperature: 32° C
Period of maceration: 15 days
Aging: in stainless steel tanks, then in small French and American oak barrels for 9 months.
Bottling: October 2002
Production: 250,000 bottles
Formats: 750 ml.

AWARDS

86/100 (Best Value) - "Wine Spectator" (Usa)
3 Grappoli - Guida AIS "Duemilavini 2004"
2 Bicchieri - Guida del Gambero Rosso "Vini d´Italia 2003"
15/20 - Guida de L´Espresso "Vini d´Italia 2004"