OUR WINE
Our vineyards are located at an altitude of 480 m above sea level, on land composed of sandy and calcium clay loam marl with strata of galestro (a characteristic rock formed of clay and calcium carbonate, which tends to peel when exposed to air.The cultivation system is Guyot and Cordone Speronato on the youngest vines, where a higher density of planting reduces the production by plant in order to be able to harvest mature grapes, even in less favorable vintages. Our production per hectarea is approximately 7,000/7,500 Kg. Harvesting takes place when phenolic maturity of the grapes allows it, reducing astringency and the green and vegetal notes in the wine, typical of the Sangiovese, which is our primary vintage. Grapes are collected by hand and transported immediately to the cellar near the vineyards. Here, they are plucked, crushed and transferred to the fermentation casks by means of modern equipment that, working gently, guarantees preservation of the aroma and minimum formation of lees in the finished wine. Fermentation, traditional in red, takes place in stainless steel casks at a temperature no greater than 30°C. Reassembly and delestage guarantee a complete and respectful extraction of the polyphenolic components (color and tannins) for a period varying from 10 to 15 days according to the season, and thus the degree of maturation of the grapes. On completion of the alcoholic fermentation and soon after drawing off, the wine is kept at a temperature of no less than 20/22° C and in contact with its fine lees to promote malo-lactic fermentation, essential for its future stablization and to obtain a softer and less acidic taste. At this point, the wine is ready to be transferred into wooden containers, where it will complete its maturation and will remain for approximately 10 months before being placed in bottles. Tasting notes Color: brilliant, vivid ruby, tending to garnet red with age. Odor: Fruity fragrance with obvious notes of violet and red berry. IGT: intensely winey, persistent, fine, fruity Flavor: A well expressed tannin, soft and mature. The palate is full and intense with a good balance among the components. Elegant, typical, and pleasing overall. IGT: Harmonious, dry, savory, slightly tannic. Very drinkable, undemanding. Ideal serving temperature: 18 22°C Couplings: A versatile wine, from main dishes with red sauce, also important for any kind of roast, including fowl and fish. Coldcuts match perfectly with all Tuscan traditional cheeses, from fresh to seasonal. |