About this wine
Vineyard and terroir
Buriano is a historic growing area on the upper side of the Stielle vineyard. Its light, ventilation, high elevation and north/south exposure favor extended, complex ripening. The dedicated 2.2 ha Cabernet Sauvignon parcel lies at 550 m. Medium-textured soils contain abundant Alberese rock fragments and limestone veins. The vines are 15 years old, planted at 5,000 vines per hectare and managed with spur and cane pruning. Average yield is 1 kg per vine.
Grapes
100% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Vinification
Harvest takes place in the second half of October. Maceration lasts 10–12 days at approximately 28°C, followed by malolactic fermentation in stainless steel.
Ageing
The wine matures for at least 18 months in barriques of various ages, then at least 6 months in stainless steel and 1 year in bottle.
Technical data
Annual production is approximately 7,000 bottles.
Tasting profile
The aroma combines ripe red fruit, black pepper and leather. Full-bodied and powerful on the palate, it carries enveloping, forceful tannins into a fresh finish that brings balance and elegance. Its style joins the roundness and breadth associated with a Bordeaux-inspired conception to the minerality and freshness of its Chianti terroir. It is intended for long ageing.
Serving and pairing
Serve at 16°C with game, roasts or mature cheeses.
Label / history
Produced since 1985, Buriano began as a historic Bordeaux-style wine and is now presented as pure Cabernet Sauvignon from its dedicated parcel.