Appellation: Controlled and Guaranteed Designation of Origin.

Blend: Sangiovese from the Fontelontano vineyard (approximately half a
hectare)

Plant density: 3,500 vines per hectare

Altitude: 360 meters above sea level

Soil: Sandy clay with fossils, marl, and limestone.

Vinification: Removal of the stems, soft pressing, fermentation
in stainless steel at a controlled temperature of 28°-30°C,
maceration on the skins for approximately 20-25 days with
an extraction technique involving delestage (once a week)
and pumping over, which is reduced during
the process.
Aging method: 36 months in 5HL French oak barrels. Followed by
an additional 18 months of bottle aging.
Aging potential: 10-25 years depending on the vintage.
Color: Intense ruby ??red with light garnet highlights.
Bouquet: Notes of wild berries, vanilla, and spices such as
white pepper.
Palate: Dry, enveloping, austere yet velvety.
Pairings: The elegance of this wine, thanks also to its structure,
makes it a meditation wine. It also pairs well with
all the great traditional Tuscan dishes: first courses
such as lasagna, pinci with wild boar ragù, second courses
based on game, braised meats, and aged cheeses.