Only the finest Sangiovese grapes selected from the
company's Chianti Classico vineyards go into
this Riserva, a powerful blend of
tradition and modernity. The label depicts a
famous Titian painting, "Man in Armor."
Vintage Characteristics
The 2021 vintage had a
normal seasonal trend, with spring rains that favored
vegetative development and guaranteed water reserves for
the summer. There were slight delays in shoot growth
due to lower temperatures after Easter,
but without negative impacts on plant health.
The summer was dry with only sporadic rains,
but the accumulated water reserves prevented stress
of the plants. Summer temperatures were moderate,
without excessive heat waves. Starting in late
August, nighttime temperatures significantly
dropped, facilitating grape ripening. The
harvest began around September 20th, and the 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 sweet violets and
wild berries. It is a full-bodied, austere wine, with juicy tannins
and a fresh acidity. Its aromatic complexity comes
from well-balanced oak. It pairs well with grilled meats,
roast pigeon, and sliced ??beef.

Vineyard Location:
San Felice (Castelnuovo
Berardenga, Siena)
Soil
Characteristics:
Medium texture and rich
in skeleton. Predominance of
clays of calcareous marl origin, originating from the
disintegration of Alberese
and Galestro and resting
on rocks.
Training System
Spurred cordon
Grape Variety
100% Sangiovese
Harvest
Second week of September,
First week 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
matures in Slavonian oak
barrels for
24 months, the remaining 20%
matures in 225-liter French
oak barriques.