Intense ruby red in colour, this wine opens with spicy aromas which are followed by earthy nuances, and hints of mineral, tobacco and wild berry. On the palate, it has intense tannins and concentrated flavours.
Vineyards:
The grapes come from the Colonia vineyard, planted in 1991, at the top of Poggio a Rancia, in the southernmost part of Chianti Classico, which is surrounded by forest. Vineyard density is 5,435 vines per hectare and the vines are trained to vertical trellises, spurred cordons and simple Guyot systems with a maximum of 5-8 buds per vine. Soils are the typical, rocky, white 'alberese' of the Chianti Classico area.
Vinification:
After a careful selection process, clusters were destemmed and pressed. Then the must was fermented and macerated in stainless-steel tanks for 16-20 days at 28°C-30°C, with regular punch-downs and daily pump-overs. In March and April, the new wine was racked into new French oak barrels. After 18-20 months of maturation, the final blend was assembled, bottled and aged in bottle for a minimum of 6-8 months.
