Gaiole, Tuscany, Italy.....
Grape variety: 90% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot
Vineyards: San Piero, Casanova and Casi, located between 360 and 400 meters of altitude, on a gravely soil rich of rocks (galestro and alberese)
Vineyards age: installed partly in 1974 and partly in 1992
Planting density: between 2800 (old vineyards) and 5000 (new vineyards) plants per hectare
Yield per hectare: 7 tons of grapes
Pruning system: guyot and spur pruned cordon
Crush and fermentation: destemming and soft crushing; alcoholic fermentation and maceration for about 15 days in stainless steel tanks with délestage and pump-overs at a controlled temperature of 26-28°C
Ageing and fining: 80% of the production ages in 54hl barrels of Slavonian oak for about 12 months. The remaining 20% ages in French oak barrels
Ageing ability: 4-6 years
TASTING NOTES:
Color: deep ruby red
Aromas: intense and complex, typical of the grape variety with notes of cherries, floral and vanilla hints
Taste: soft and round with well integrated tannins, classy with excellent balance. The finish is persistent and mouth filling.