Only the best Sangiovese grapes selected in the
company's Chianti Classico vineyards go to
make up this Riserva, a valid combination of
tradition and modernity. The label depicts a
famous painting by Titian 'Man in Armor'.
Characteristics Vintage
The 2021 vintage had a regular
seasonal trend, with spring rains that favored vegetative
development and guaranteed water reserves for the
summer. There were slight delays in the growth of the
shoots due to lower temperatures after Easter,
but without negative impacts on the health of the plants.
The summer was dry with a few sporadic rains,
but the accumulated water reserves avoided stress
of the plants. Summer temperatures were moderate
without excessive heat waves. Starting from the end of
August, night temperatures significantly
decreased, facilitating the ripening of the grapes. The
harvest began around September 20th and the
harvested grapes were healthy and of high
quality.
Tasting Notes and Pairings
Deep ruby ??red color. The aroma is intense and
persistent with typical hints of violet and wild
berries. It is a full-bodied, austere wine, with juicy
tannins and a fresh acidity. Aromatic complexity that comes
from a well-measured wood. It pairs well with grilled meats,
roast pigeon and sliced ??beef.
Location Vineyards
San Felice (Castelnuovo
Berardenga, Siena)
Soil
Characteristics
Medium texture and rich
in skeleton. Prevalence of
clays of calcareous marl origin, coming from
the disintegration of Alberese
and Galestro and resting
on rocks.
Training System
Spurred cordon
Grape variety
Sangiovese 100%
Harvest
2nd week of September,
1st of October
Vinification
and Aging
Fermentation in contact
with the skins for 18-20
days at a temperature
of 28-30° C. Malolactic
fermentation in stainless steel
vats. 80% of the
mass matures in Slavonian oak barrels
for 24 months, the remaining 20%
matures in 225-litre French
oak barriques.
Aging in the bottle
for about 6 months.
Serving Temperature
18 °C
Alcohol
13.5% Vol
Aging
10 years
Total Acidity
5.7g/l
Sugar Residual
< 0.5 g/l