Grapes
80% Sangiovese, 20% vines allowed by the specifications

Production area
Chianti Classico DOCG

Altitude
150-450 m a.s.l.

Type of soil
Shallow soil, with a clay-loam structure. Rich in rock fragments. Not overly fertile, with excellent concentrations of minerals and iron.

Alcohol
13.5 % vol.

Fermentation
Alcoholic fermentation for 10-12 days at a temperature of 20-24°C, followed by maceration for 20 days at 28-29°C in steel, using Delestage and racking techniques. Subsequent malolactic fermentation, racking and sulphurisation.

Aging
In large barrels and concrete vats for 24 months. Subsequent aging in bottle for at least 3 months.

Tasting notes
Full ruby red colour. The bouquet is of ripe fruit and spices, Marasco cherry and aniseed. To the palate it is well-structured and is slightly tannic, and ends on cherry and sweet spices.

Food pairings
Red meats; fiorentina steak, stewed meats, roasts, sausages.

Capacity
0,75 l