Year: 2020
Format: 75 cl
Grape varieties: Sangiovese ancient varieties 85%, Canaiolo 10%, Colorino 3%, Pugnitello, Foglia tonda, Trebbiano Toscano
Soil: Medium texture, slightly calcareous, with clayey shale, some sandstone, and a small amount of rock fragments. 390 meters above sea level.
Vineyard extension: 1 ha
Type of plant: Guyot, Tuscan upside-down
Density of vines per hectare: 2800
Age of the vineyard: 50 years
Average production per hectare: 70 quintals of grapes
Harvest: Harvesting period established based on chemical analysis and tasting of the grapes in the vineyard, mid-October. Harvested entirely by hand into crates, with further selection upon arrival at the winery.
Winemaking: Destemming, 80% whole grapes, soft pressing of the remainder, maceration and alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts for approximately 45 days in glass-lined concrete tanks. Malolactic fermentation in stainless steel.
Refinement: In stainless steel tanks on the fine lees for at least 10 months, no clarification or filtration, and then at least 3 months in bottle.
Total sulfur: 45 mg/l
Bottles produced: 5500
Graduation: 13.5% Vol.
Serving temperature: 17-18°C
Characteristics: Ruby red in colour tending towards garnet, it is fruity on the palate,
Slightly herbaceous, with spicy notes and silky tannins. Delicate finish of licorice and vanilla.
Suggestions:
Suitable for Florentine steak and grilled red meats, perfect with red meat and/or game dishes. Try it with extra dark chocolate.
