A selection of 100% Sangiovese grapes grown in estate-owned vineyards located on the south-easterly and south-westerly slopes of Montalcino, at altitudes ranging from 250 to 400 m MSL. The soils consist of sandy loam, with clay and Galestro marl. The wine ages for at least 24 months in 500-litre French oak tonneaux and 15/25-Hl Slavonian oak barrels, followed by a period of bottle aging. The wine has a deep ruby red color with garnet highlights and a broad, slightly spicy bouquet. On the palate, it is full, intense, smooth, and velvety, with sweet, elegant tannins.
Technical Sheet
2017
DOCG
100% Sangiovese. Spurred Cordon, 5.400 vines/ha in 20/30 years old vineyards
Estate vineyards in the southern hills of Montalcino (220-400 m MSL)
Sandy topsoil with clay and friable rocks
Temperature-controlled maceration and alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks (28-29°C). About 60% of the wine ages for at least 24 months in French oak tonneau (500 lt) and the remaining 40% in Slavonian oak barrel (15-25 Hl). It rests in bottle for several months before release
Ruby red and intense colour with orange shimmers. A wide bouquet slightly spicy. His taste is full, soft, velvety and intense. The tannins are elegant and sweet
This wine is particularly suited to accompany red meat, game, cold meat and aged-cheese
SERVICE TEMPERATURE 18°C
0,375 lt. - 0,75 lt. - 1,5 lt.
15%
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Ian d'Agata
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Wine Spectator
TOP 100 wines of 2021
This is supple and round, evoking macerated cherry, plum, and licorice flavors, framed by accents of iron, tea, and wild herbs. Solidly built, with a dense matrix of tannins enforcing the finish. Shows fine overall balance. Best from 2025 through 2045