"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.

Appellation: Tuscany Igt
Winery location: Loc. Fonterutoli - Commune of Castellina in Chianti (Si)
Grape varieties: 50% Merlot and 50% Sangiovese
Alcohol: 13.80 %
Total Acidity: 6.0 grams per liter
Vineyard location: Siepi: 260 m. (853 ft) a.s.l.; south - southwestern exposure
Soil: limestone
Vineyards age: 11 - 23 years
Training system: Spur cordon-training and Guyot
Nr. of vines per hectare: 4,500 - 7,600
Harvest: hand picked from September 6th (Merlot) and from September 22nd (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. / 70% new) Sangiovese: 16 months in new small french oak barrels (225 lt./70% new)
Bottling: July 2008
Refining in bottle: 8 months
Available on the market: April 2009
Production: 30,000 bottles
Formats: 750 ml. - 1,5 l. - 3 l. - 6 l.
First vintage: 1992