About this wine
Vineyard and terroir
The grapes come from the Prato and Orto–Poggio Asciutto vineyards in Panzano and Greve in Chianti. Their heterogeneous, balanced soils contain a substantial proportion of clay, little limestone and abundant stones. Yield is 40 hl/ha.
Grapes
60% Merlot and 40% Sangiovese.
Vinification
Merlot is harvested in mid-September, followed by Sangiovese in the second half of the month. The varieties are vinified separately. After destemming, the grapes ferment for 15 days in stainless-steel tanks. Following racking and transfer, the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation.
Ageing
The Merlot component spends 12 months in barriques, while the Sangiovese spends 12 months in 20 hl oak barrels. The assembled wine then receives at least three months of bottle ageing.
Technical data
Alcohol: 14% vol. Production: 6,000 bottles. Format: 750 ml.
Tasting profile
Bright ruby red. Aromas of red and black berries and forest undergrowth merge with liquorice, nutmeg and leather. The palate is soft, harmonious and well structured, with the roundness of Merlot, Sangiovese red-fruit character and silky, velvety tannins.
Serving and pairing
Serve at 18–20°C.
Label / history
The name evokes Tuscan nights, a star-filled sky and a glass of wine.
