Description
This wine is a blend of Sangiovese and Merlot grapes from diverse areas of our Estate with various exposures and altitudes and a soil rich in sand and clay.
Our attention goes to the vines in order to archive a wine expression of our territory.
Grapes are picked separately once the phenolic phases are completed.
Year | 2021 |
Gradation | 14 |
Grapes | Mainly Sangiovese with small percentage of Merlot. |
Area of production | hilly slope at 150-300m above sea level with South/south-westerly exposure. |
Name of the Cru | Poggio Noceto, Il Caio |
Type of soil | clay and sand |
Training system | spur cordon with 8/9 buds |
Yeald per hectare | 70 Q/HT |
Harvest | mid. to end of September |
Vinification | Grapes are kept separate in stainless steel vats at controller temperature of 25°-28°C. The alcoholic fermentation lasts 20-25 days, then the wine in kept sur lees for 2 months. |
Ageing and affination | Once the MLF has completed, part of the wine is transferred in small French oak casks (barriques) and part in Slavonia barrels where the wine rests for 3 to 5 months. |
Colour | vivid ruby red |
Nose | mature red fruits, plums, black cherries and chestnuts. Dark spices with tobacco notes. |
Taste | round and full with soft tannins. Well balance the entrance, with a long finish. |
Best with | rich sauces pasta, semi mature cheeses, rich appetiser of Italian salami. |