The company's historic cru, it is the expression of grapes from the "Il Crocino" vineyard, composed of four parcels located on the highest part of the hill. The entire vineyard extends over 36 hectares on soils rich in sand and gravel. Grape Varieties: Sangiovese min. 90%, Colorino in percentages varying each year Year Planted: 1989 Vineyard Location: Tenuta Fizzano, Il Crocino Vineyard Area: 9.65 hectares Planting Density: 4,200 vines/ha Primary Exposure: South, Southeast Altitude: min-max 280-300 m above sea level Soil: Pliocene polygenic conglomerates, sandy loam, deep and calcareous, with a significant presence of sand. In 25-hectoliter French oak barrels for 18-22 months, while a small portion (10%) matures in new tonneaux for a few months, followed by a year of bottle aging.
Color: Intense ruby ??red.
Nose: Intense and refined with notes of wild berries and well-integrated spiciness.
Palate: Warm and appropriately savory, with aromas of ripe red fruit and excellent persistence.
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