About this wine
Vineyard and terroir
The vineyards lie in the Tuscan Maremma at an altitude of 150 m. The predominantly siliceous soils consist of feldspathic quartz sandstone. Planting density is 5,000 vines per hectare, with spurred-cordon pruning and a yield of 8 tonnes per hectare.
Grapes
The latest published technical composition, for the 2022 vintage, is 90% Sangiovese and 10% other red grapes.
Ageing
The 2022 wine matured for two months in stainless steel and at least two months in bottle.
Technical data
The current release has 12.5% alcohol by volume. The 2022 technical sheet gives 13% alcohol and a production of 900,000 bottles.
Tasting profile
Deep ruby red with distinct violet highlights. The aroma is fruit-driven and characteristic of the variety. The palate is smooth and persistent.
Serving and pairing
Serve at 16–18 °C with meat dishes and traditional Italian cuisine.
Vintage notes
After a rainy autumn, mild weather at the beginning of 2024 caused budbreak to occur slightly ahead of the average schedule. Mild spring conditions encouraged rapid growth until cooler weather at the end of April slowed development. Frequent rain in May and June replenished water reserves. A marked rise in temperature from the second week of July began a hot, dry period, accelerating cluster development and the onset of veraison. Ripening continued slowly and evenly through August, and the grapes reached harvest healthy and balanced.
The 2022 season began with a cold winter that delayed flowering slightly. Above-average spring temperatures subsequently restored the normal vegetative timetable. Summer was hot and dry, while rain at the end of August supported optimal ripening.
