"Cru" produced by Sangiovese and Merlot grapes grown in the 6 hectares core parcel of the Siepi vineyard, situated at an altitude of 260 m. (853 ft.).Concentration and complexity make it a wine with an authentic and unique temperament.

Winery location: Loc. Fonterutoli - Commune of Castellina in Chianti (Si)
Grape varieties: 50% Merlot e 50% Sangiovese
Alcohol: 14,30 % vol.
Total acidity: 6,40 ‰
Location of vineyard: Siepi: 260 m. (853 ft) a.s.l.; south - southwestern exposure
Training system: Spur cordon-training and Guyot
Nr. of vines per hectare: 4.500 - 7.600 plants
Harvest: hand picked from September 8th (Merlot) and from September 21st (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./70% new)
Bottling: July 2007
Production: 30.000 bottles
Formats: 750 ml. - 1,5 l. - 3 l.

AWARDS

3 Bicchieri - "Gambero Rosso Guida Vini d´Italia"
92/100 & "Year's Best" - Wine & Spirits (USA)
92/100 - Wine Spectator (USA)
89/100 - The Wine Advocate (USA)