Grapes
100% Sangiovese

Production area
Tuscany IGT, Vinci, Florence

Altitude
150 m a.s.l.

Type of soil
Hill soil, loose and deep, rich in marine fossils and rock fragments. Marl and sandstone soil, comprising clay and sand schists, rich in limestone. Deep soil facing south-east.

Alcohol
14.5 % vol.

Fermentation
Alcoholic fermentation for 15 days at a temperature of 20-26°C using delestage and racking techniques, followed by maceration in steel for 20 days at 28-
29°C. After run-off it is racked twice, followed by malolactic fermentation in steel. After racking and sulphurisation, it is then aged.

Aging
It ages for 12 months in large French oak barrels, then 12 months in steel and finishes 6-12 months in the bottle.

Tasting notes
Clear ruby red colour. To the nose it is austere with dark sensations of fruit in alcohol, herbs and undergrowth. The bouquet is spices, cardamom, cinnamon and rhubarb, and roasting coffee. To the palate it is full, of medium tannicity, and the end note is coffee, bay leaf, dark fruit and undergrowth.

Food pairings
Red meats; fiorentina steak, mixed grill.

Capacity
0,75 l