About this wine
Vineyard and terroir
The vines grow in central Tuscany at 280 m a.s.l., with south-east exposure and Pliocene sandy soils. They are 15 years old and trained using spur-pruned cordon and Guyot systems.
Grapes
50% Merlot and 50% Syrah.
Vinification
Maceration and fermentation take place together in stainless-steel vessels at controlled temperature for four days. The wine undergoes malolactic fermentation.
Ageing
Merlot and Syrah mature together for 14 months in American oak barriques. Half of the wine is aged in new barrels and half in second-use barrels.
Technical data
Annual production ranges from 4,000 to 6,666 bottles. The available format is 750 ml.
Tasting profile
Intense ruby red with violet highlights. The bouquet is intensely fruity, with black berries and spices, including black pepper. Dark fruit, chocolate and rhubarb shape the palate, which is warming and moderately tannic.
Serving and pairing
Serve at 18°C with roasts, game or non-spicy cheeses.
