This indigenous blend of Sangiovese and Alicante grapes is exceptionally reach, aromatic and pleasurable. It represents the most intriguing and innovative expression of the Tuscan Maremma wine area.

Winery location: Loc. Montebottigli - Commune of Grosseto
Grape varieties: 80% Sangiovese, 20% Alicante Nero
Alcohol: 13,60 % vol.
Total acidity: 5,70 ‰
Location of vineyard: 70-130 m.(230-426 ft.) a.s.l..; south - southwestern exposure
Training system: spur cordon- training
Nr. of vines per hectare: 6.600 plants
Harvest: hand picked from September 12th (Sangiovese); from September 1st (Alicante).
Fermentation temperature: 28-30° C
Period of maceration: 14/16 days
Aging: in small French and American oak barrels (225 lt. / 30% new)for 12 months.
Bottling: March 2008
Production: 92.000 bottles
Formats: 750 ml - 1.5 l
First vintage: 2001

AWARDS

88/100 & "Best Buy" - Wine & Spirits (USA)
88/100 - Wine Spectator (USA)