Questo vino
Vineyard and terroir
The wine comes from Castellina in Chianti. The selected 2019 technical sheet places the vineyards at 340 m above sea level on a medium-textured mixture of clay and silt with Tuscan galestro, abundant stones and limestone. Planting density is 5,000 vines per hectare, trained to spurred cordon, with a yield of 60 q/ha.
Grapes
The 2019 technical sheet gives a blend of 90% Sangiovese and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Ageing
Twelve months in barriques and tonneaux are followed by at least eight months in bottle.
Technical data
Alcohol is 13.5% vol. and the recommended serving temperature is 18°C. The 2019 production comprised 40,000 bottles.
Tasting profile
Ruby red in color, with a broad, ethereal bouquet of ripe fruit, spices and toasted nuances. The structured palate combines concentration with elegance.
Serving and pairing
Serve at 18°C with roasts, game, and other hearty, flavorful dishes from the Italian culinary tradition.
Vintage notes
In 2022, Sangiovese budded in mid-April. Growth was uniform above 300 m, while lower vineyards followed about a week later because of the cool spring. Conditions remained regular through flowering, with some rain and temperature variation. Intense heat and drought developed after fruit set and continued through late spring and summer, broken by heavy rain between late July and early August during veraison. Soil management helped make winter reserves of water and nutrients available, allowing healthy vines and fully ripe fruit despite the heat stress.
The 2019 season was notably regular: a generally cold winter without excessive precipitation was followed by a rainy, mild spring. Regular rain continued through June, encouraging balanced canopy and bunch development. Summer avoided extreme heat, supporting optimal ripening; harvest extended from 10 September to 13 October.
