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

Appellation: Maremma Toscana Igt
Winery location: Loc. Montebottigli - Commune of Grosseto
Grape varieties: 80% Sangiovese, 20% Alicante Nero
Alcohol: 13,70 % vol.
Total Acidity: 5,80 grams per liter
Vineyard location: 70-130 m.(230-426 ft.) a.s.l..; south - southwestern exposure
Soil: sandstone
Vineyard age: 10 years
Training system: spur cordon- training
Nr. of vines per hectare: 6,600
Harvest: hand picked from September 4th (Sangiovese); from August 30th (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 2009
Available on the market: April 2009
Production: 75,000 bottles
Formats: 750 ml - 1.5 l
First vintage: 2001