This vineyard is located on the eastern side of
Montalcino, at an altitude of between 280-310
meters above sea level. Facing east, the soil is of the type:
"Marine deposits of the Pliocene", clayey soils with
silty sands and yellowish brown sandstones, with medium-fine grain,
intercalated with thin levels of
conglomerates residues of Pietraforte.
Grape variety
Sangiovese 100%
Plant density
4,500 plants/hectare
Production per hectare
6,000 kg of grapes
Harvest
The grapes are hand-picked at the beginning of October
Vinification and Aging
The alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel
vats at a controlled temperature, the maceration times are: two days of cold
maceration at 10°C and 10-12 days at 25-28°C during and
after fermentation. The malolactic fermentation takes place in concrete vats.
The wine is then aged for the first 12
months in barriques and tonneaux, then 12/16 months in
20-30 HL oak barrels. Finally, it is aged in the
bottle for 10 months.
Bottles produced
12,000
Alcohol
15%
Sensory Characteristics
The color is ruby ??red with reflections that touch
garnet. The nose is intense, fine and elegant, with
notes of cherries in alcohol enriched by aromas of
Mediterranean spices and aromatic herbs. On the palate
its finesse and elegance explodes thanks to
dense and silky tannins. Excellent structure that
makes the tasting harmonious and persistent. Excellent
nose-mouth correspondence