Fonterutoli's petit vin, made primarily from Sangiovese grapes. The combination of aroma, softness and a good structure makes this wine an extremely modern, pleasant and gratifying beverage.

Standort des Betriebs: Loc. Fonterutoli - Commune of Castellina in Chianti (Si)
Traubenmischung: 94% Sangiovese; 3% Cabernet Sauvignon; 3% Merlot
Alkohol: 13 %
Gesamtsäuregehalt: 5.5 grams/liter
Weinberglage: Badiola: 450 m.(1,476 ft.), west - southwestern exposure Fonterutoli: 450 m. (1,476 ft.), west - southwestern exposure
Bodentyp: cordon trained, spur pruned
Weinlese: Hand-picked from October 1 to 15
Gärungstemperatur: 32°
Mazerationszeit: 17 days
Reifung: in stainless steel tanks, then in small American oak barrels for six months.
Marktverfügbarkeit: June 2001
Produktion: 250,000 bottles
Flaschengrößen: 750 ml.

AWARDS

86/100 - "The Wine Advocate" (Usa)
84/100 - "Wine Spectator" (Usa)
3 Grappoli - AIS "Duemilavini 2002"
2 Bicchieri - Guida del Gambero Rosso "Vini d´Italia 2002"
14/20 - Guida de L´Espresso "I V