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 variety: 90 % Sangiovese; 5% Malvasia Nera, Colorino; 5% Merlot
Alcohol: 13,80% vol
Total Acidity: 5,8 ‰
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: 10 - 23 years
Training system: Spur cordon-training and Guyot
Nr. of vines per hectare: 4,500 - 7,600
Harvest: Hand picked from September 18th (Sangiovese); from September 22nd (Malvasia Nera e Colorino); from September 3rd (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 2010
Available on the market: April 2010
Production: 320,000 bottles
Formats: 375 ml - 750 ml - 1,5 lt
First vintage: beginning 1900