Description
Intense ruby red. Deep bouquet of ripe cherry and orange zest, followed by balsamic notes and spicy notes of sweet tobacco and vanilla. Full, smooth and harmonious on the palate with notes of blackberries and chocolate. Tannins are velvety and silky, the finish is persistent with a hint of spice.
Alcohol
16.0%
Analytical data
Vineyard
The grapes come from three selected vineyards from the Poggio Casciano Estate in the Chianti hills, near Florence.
Soil Type
Abundant in clay, limestone.
Vinification
The alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats for 10 days, followed by a maceration on skins of 15 days for Sangiovese, 20 for Merlot and 25 for Cabernet Sauvignon. After the malolactic fermentation, the wine aged in new French barriques for about 18 months.
Maturation
After the malolactic fermentation, the wine aged in new French barriques for about 18 months.