GRAPE VARIETY: Sangiovese PRODUCTION AREA: Suvereto – Livorno – Tuscany ALTITUDE: 100 m above sea level SOIL COMPOSITION: clay, stone and silt PLANTING DENSITY: 6,000 plants/hectare TREEING SYSTEM: spurred cordon VINIFICATION: alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature. Malolactic fermentation takes place in barriques AGEING: in new and 2nd passage barriques for 12 months AGEING IN BOTTLE: minimum 12 months before being released onto the market
COLOUR: intense and brilliant ruby ODOUR: characterised by the combination of fruity and spicy notes. Sensations of cherry and black cherry, cocoa and tobacco emerge FLAVOUR: great structure with mature and silky tannins. Long lasting taste RECOMMENDED PAIRINGS: game and red meats FIRST VINTAGE PRODUCED: 1989