APPELLATION:
IGT Toscana.
GRAPE VARIETIES:
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Sangiovese.
SOIL:
Marl, ancient clay, and a high concentration of limestone.
ALTITUDE:
Between 280 and 310 meters above sea level.
VINEYARDS:
Aged 22 to 15 years.
TRAINING SYSTEM:
Spurred cordon, organic, limited quantity of grapes per vineyard.
VINTAGE DESCRIBED BY FRANCESCO MONARI,
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR AND AGRONOMIST:
The growing year began with a fairly mild climate and infrequent and even
sparse rainfall. Despite a relatively rainless spring, the
vines sprouted slightly earlier, about 7-10 days earlier than normal.
Growth was somewhat uneven but very consistent, without any vegetative explosions due to the spring heat, a sign of great basal balance in the soil.
From mid-May, temperatures rose above average, reaching summer-like temperatures by June. Veraison began on July 18th, a week early,
the same week we started with. At the end of August, we saw the first thunderstorms, which
really restored the situation, allowing the plants to ripen
their bunches. The quality was very high, with very healthy bunches without any kind of mold or disease. The must concentrations were excellent.
HARVEST:
We began with Merlot in early September, followed by Cabernet Sauvignon, then
Sangiovese, and finished with Petit Verdot at the end of September.
VINIFICATION:
Separate fermentations of the different varieties, maceration for approximately 20 days.
Malolactic fermentation in concrete.
AGING:
Approximately 18 months in French barriques from producers specifically selected for this wine.
60% new and 40% used.
TASTING NOTES FROM BERNARDINO SANI,
CEO AND WINEMAKER:
Fruity-rich nose with characteristic red fruits, notes of undergrowth, and a final spicy finish.
Powerful yet harmonious palate with a savory finish and present yet silky tannins.
ALCOHOL CONTENT:
14.5% vol.