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.

Standort des Betriebs: Loc. Fonterutoli - Commune of Castellina in Chianti (Si)
Traubenmischung: 100% Sangiovese
Alkohol: 13.60 % vol
Gesamtsäuregehalt: 5.6 grams/liter
Weinberglage: Fonterutoli: 450 m. (1,476 ft.) a.s.l.; west - southwestern exposure Badiola: 450 m.(1,476 ft.) a.s.l..; west - southwestern exposure Belvedere: 300 m.(920 ft.) a.s.l.; southestern – southwestern exposure
Bodentyp: cordon trained, spur pruned
Weinlese: hand picked from September 20th
Gärungstemperatur: 29° C
Mazerationszeit: 18 days
Reifung: 12 months in small french oak barrels (228 lt.)
Marktverfügbarkeit: January 2003
Produktion: 200,000 bottles
Flaschengrößen: 375 ml. - 750 ml. - 1,5 l.

AWARDS

Silver Medal - "International Wine Challenge 2003" (Uk)
88/100 - "Wine Spectator" (Usa)
88/100 - "Alles Uber Wein" (De)
4 Stars - "vin & Mat" (Sw)
4 Grappoli - Guida AIS "Duemilavini 2004"
2 Bicchieri - Guida Gambero Rosso "Vini d´Italia 2004"
16.5/20 - "Gourmet" (Scandinavia)
15.5/20 - Guida de L´Espresso "Vini d´Italia 2004"