VINEYARD— located at Lucarelli in the municipality of Radda in Chianti. KIND OF GROUND— Lime, clay, sand. GRAPE— 100% Sangiovese VINES PER HECTARE— 7100 TYPE OF CULTIVATION— Spurred cordon
VINIFICATION AND REFINING— The harvest is performed entirely by hand in crates with subsequent gentle destemming. Fermentation in steel lasts about 15-20 days at controlled temperature. The aging lasts 18-20 months and occurs inside 50hl wooden barrels. After this period, the final blending and bottling are done with an additional aging period in the bottle of at least 3 months.
ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS—It is a garnet red color. On the nose it is intense and recalls raspberries and cherries. On the palate it is fruity, full-bodied with velvety tannins.
DRINK WITH — Matured cheeses, grilled red meat, game in various dishes, typical Tuscan cold-cuts (for example: Finocchiona).