Produced with Sangiovese and Merlot grapes, taken mainly from the highest altitude vineyards, it boasts excellent structure and smoothness. A wine with a great personality and versatile at the same time.
Appellation: Tuscany Igt Winery location: Loc. Fonterutoli - Commune of Castellina in Chianti (Si) Grape varieties: 70% Sangiovese, 30% Merlot Alcohol: 13,20% vol. Total Acidity: 5,60 ‰ Vineyards location: Mainly Le Ripe: 480 m (1,476 ft) a.s.l.; west - southwestern exposure Soil: Rocky - decomposed limestone and sandstone Training system: Guyot and spur cordon-training Nr. of vines per hectare: 6,500 Harvest: Hand picked from September 30th (Sangiovese), September 27th (Merlot) Fermentation temperature: 26° - 28° C Period of maceration: 12-15 days Aging: In stainless steel tanks, then in small oak barrels (225 lt) for 9 months Bottling: February 2010 Available on the market: March 2010 Production: 315.000 bottles Formats: 375 ml - 750 ml - 1,5 lt First vintage: 1994