Produced with Sangiovese and a small amount of Malvasia Nera, Colorino and Merlot, it is characterized by a balance of elegance and complexity, which make this wine a magnificent example of the “terroir”.

Appellation: Chianti Classico Docg
Winery location: Loc. Fonterutoli - Commune of Castellina in Chianti (Si)
Grape varieties: 90% Sangiovese; 5% Malvasia Nera, Colorino; 5% Merlot
Alcohol: 13,80% vol
Total Acidity: 6,1 ‰
Vineyards location: Fonterutoli: 450 m. (1,476 ft.) a.s.l.; west - southwestern exposure Belvedere: 300 m.(920 ft.) a.s.l.; southestern – southwestern exposure
Soil: limestone
Vineyards age: 9 - 22 years
Training system: Spur cordon-training and Guyot
Nr. of vines per hectare: 4,500 - 7,600
Harvest: Hand picked from September 13th (Sangiovese); from September, 15th (Malvasia Nera e Colorino); from August 31st (Merlot)
Fermentation temperature: 28° - 30° C
Period of maceration: 16 - 18 days
Aging: 12 months in small french oak barrels (225 lt. / 40% new)
Bottling: February 2009
Available on the market: March 2009
Production: 386,000 bottles
Formats: 375 ml - 750 ml - 1.5 l
First vintage: beginning 1900

AWARDS

90/100 - Wine Enthusiast (USA)