Produced from Sangiovese grapes grown in vineyards with extremely different characteristics, this is the estate's second wine. It is remarkable for its complexity and elegance as well as its character, which perfectly displays the synergy of variety and terroir.
Ubicazione Azienda: Loc. Fonterutoli - Comune di Castellina in Chianti (Si) Uvaggio: 100% Sangiovese Alcool: 13.00 % Acidità totale: 5.50 grams/liter Ubicazione Vigneto: Fonterutoli: 450 m. (1,476 ft.), west - southwestern exposure Badiola: 450 m.(1,476 ft.), west - southwestern exposure Belvedere: 300 m.(920 ft.), southestern – southwestern exposure Sistema di allevamento: Free-standing spur Temperatura di fermentazione: 32° C Tempo di macerazione: 16 days Imbottigliamento: December 1999 - January 2000 Produzione: 220,000 bottles Formati: 375 ml. - 750 ml.
AWARDS
Silver Medal - "International Wine Challenge 2001" (Uk) Silver Medal - "International Wine Challenge 2000" (Uk) Medaglia Oro - "Basler Wymass 2000" (Ch) 91/100 - "Tastings" (Usa) 90/100 - "Wine Enthusiast" (Usa) 89/100 - "Enogea" 88/100 - "Wine Spectator" (Usa) 86/100 - "I Vini di Veronelli 2001" 2 Bicchieri - Guida del Gambero Rosso "Vini d´Italia 2001"