A deep ruby red color with violet tinges. Rich aromas with notes of black cherry and wild berries, and a full-bodied flavor with a perfectly-balanced harmony of taste, aromas, and tannins. The wine goes well with pasta dishes made with tomato and meat sauces, and roasted or grilled meats. Serving temperature is 14 ° -16 ° C in glasses intended for young wines.
| Number of bottles produced this year |
500,000 |
| Varietal composition |
Merlot 80%, sangiovese 20% |
| Exposure and altitude |
Predominantly facing southeast |
| Soil composition |
Clays rich in sediments and volcanic soil |
| Cultivation system |
Spurred cordon, over 3300 vines per hectare |
Average age of the vines
|
20 years |
| Yield per hectare |
90 quintals |
| Time of harvest |
September |
| Maceration |
In stainless steel tanks |
| Fermentation temperature |
A controlled temperature of 20-25 °C |
| Duration of fermentation |
Two weeks |
| Malolactic fermentation |
Completed |
| Mode and duration of aging |
At least two months in the bottle |
