The quality of the grapes to be used for the Riserva typology, produced only in the best years,
is initially determined with rigorous
manual selection in the Pianrosso vineyards,
followed by a long
maceration on the marc and a prolonged
refinement in barrels and bottles.
Vineyards: 11.69 hectares boast the
"Pianrosso" designation, located in medium-textured and
galestro soils of Eocene origin between 240 and 360 meters
above sea level, where the best grapes are chosen.
Grape variety: 100% Sangiovese
Vinification, fermentation and refinement:
In stainless steel containers and
vitrified cement tanks at a controlled temperature using
cooling jackets and immersion plates.
Aging: In oak barrels for a
long period, followed by further refinement in the
bottle.
Color: Ruby red tending towards garnet.
Organoleptic Characteristics: Intense,
wide and complex aromas. Fruity, spicy, sometimes ethereal: the
notes of ripe red berries harmonize
pleasantly with multiple spices; the taste is
warm, harmonious with pronounced but soft tannins;
a full-bodied wine with a long gustatory-olfactory persistence that will evolve further with long
aging in the bottle.
Service: Uncork one hour before pouring and
serve at 18°C ??in a "balloon" shaped crystal glass. The
bottles should be stored in the dark, laid out in a cool place and
without sudden changes in temperature.
Food pairing: Suitable to
mainly accompany structured second courses of
juiced meats, roast game and
furred game. Appropriate with very
mature cheeses or tasted only as a meditation wine.
Technical notes: The bottles are protected thanks to an
anti-counterfeiting hologram on the capsule.