Denomination
Chianti Classico Docg.
Grape variety
100% Sangiovese.
Growing area
Northeast of Siena, in the commune of Castelnuovo Berardenga, on the southern border of the Chianti Classico zone.
Vineyard density
About 5.400 vines per hectare.
Training system
Bilateral cordon training system and simple Guyot with a maximum of 5-8 buds per vine.
Harvest
Staggered due to different altitudes of the vineyards, within the first three weeks of October.
Vineyard age
From the selection of vineyards in the seventies – eighties were conducted thorough investigations to identify the parent plants most suitable for the construction of grafting and replanting took place between 1990 and the early 2000s.

After the quality-selected clusters are de-stemmed and pressed, the must is fermented and macerated in stainless steel for 12-15 days at 28°C and 30°C, with programmed punchdowns and daily pumpovers. In March-April, the new wine goes into medium-size Slavonian oak barrels, and a small percentage into twice and thrice used oak barrels; after 12 months of maturation, the final blend is assembled, bottled, and ages in glass a minimum of 3 months.

Ruby red with deep intensity and hue. Fruity, fine and elegant aromas dominated by wild berries, along with array of spicy notes. Fruity on the palate with good tannins and a lingering finish.