Median age of vines
50 years

Elevation
450 mtrs above sea level

Exposure
South westerly

Soil
Medium density with plenty of clay

Yield per hectare
3,000 Kgms per hectare

Colour
An amber yellowy colour with orange specks

Bouquet
Complex on the nose with traces of dry fruit, fig, peel of candied orange and honey

Flavour
Persistance on the tongue with a sweet persistent finish but with a fresh pleasant acid flavour which make it perfect for some special dishes.

Serve with
Best served with dishes, such as foie gras, cakes with a great presence of chocolate and some spicy herbed cheeses.

Serving Temperature
10-12 degree centigrade

Grape type
White malvasia, white canaiolo, pulcinculo, Tuscan trebbiano and Sangiovese

Fermentation
Selected by hand in the vineyard, the grapes are carefully storedin an aired room where they are let for at least 3 months, till the beginning of January next year; after pressing, the must is then transferred to oak, chestnut tree and cherrytree casks.

Maturation
25 years in casks

Cellaring
At least 6 months in bottles