The vineyards are located in Castelnuovo Berardenga, in the south-eastern part of the Chianti Classico production area, northeast of Siena. Facing almost exclusively southwest, they extend over ventilated slopes at an altitude ranging from 320 to 420 meters above sea level. From a geological point of view, the soils are rather heterogeneous: in the highest parts, quartz sandstone and alberese mixed with alluvial pill predominate; stratiform sandstone and silt characterize the vineyards on the border with the Colli Senesi in the direction of the Crete Senesi. First production year 1967.
Denomination
Chianti Classico Riserva Docg.

Grape variety
100% Sangiovese.

Production area
Selection of the best grapes from the Chianti Classico vineyards, in Castelnuovo Berardenga, northeast of Siena.

Vines per hectare
5400.

Training method
Espalier with spurred cordon pruning and simple guyot with a maximum of 5-8 buds per vine.

Harvest
At different times due to the different altitudes of the vineyards, in any case within the first 3 weeks of October.

Age of the Vineyard
From the selection of the vineyards in the seventies, in-depth investigations have been conducted to identify the most suitable mother plants for the creation of grafts and replantings that took place in the years between 1990 and the early 2000s.
After pressing and destemming the selected grapes, fermentation begins at temperatures between 28°C and 30°C. The entire maceration process in steel tanks lasts for 14-16 days with automatic punching down and daily pumping over. In March-April the new wine is transferred to second and third-use French oak barriques and medium-capacity Slavonian oak barrels, where it matures for 12-16 months. It is then assembled and bottled, where it will remain beautiful for at least 3-6 months before being released for sale.
Sensory notes
Ruby red color, with good tone and intensity. Spicy aroma with floral notes, wild berries and mineral tones. On the palate hints of spices and fresh fruit, with soft and consistent tannins, good structure and breed.