Tasting note
Fine Chianti from top terroir, elegantly layering black cherry and blackberry with leather, tobacco and dark chocolate.
Viticulture
80% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot cultivated in Poppi (Radda in Chianti) and Brancaia (Castellina in Chianti)
Vinification
20 days fermentation on the skins at about 30/32 C, the wine then matures 16 months in tonneaux for Sangiovese and 16 months in barrique for Merlot. The oak is half new wood, half second passage. the wine rests 8 months in bottle before being put in the market.
Food Match
Grilled meat, beef and veal roasts, stews, grilled fish and pasta dishes with strong sauces.