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 Alcohol: 13,50 % vol. Total Acidity: 5,90 ‰ Vineyard location: 70-130 mt (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 17th (Sangiovese), August 25th (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 2010 Available on the market: April 2010 Production: 90,000 bottles Formats: 750 ml - 1,5 lt First vintage: 2001