Latest Technical Specifications · 2022
Grape Varieties 100% Cabernet Franc
Classification Bolgheri DOC Superiore
Region Bolgheri
Harvest Dates 14–21 September 2022
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Maceration 25 days
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size Barrique
Production Details The grapes were hand harvested, sorted berry by berry and gently crushed. Alcoholic fermentation and subsequent maceration lasted 25 days in stainless-steel tanks at 28°C. The wine completed malolactic fermentation in second- and third-fill French-oak barriques, then matured for 18 months in new French-oak barriques. The best barrels were selected and blended, followed by more than one year of bottle maturation before release.
Tasting Notes Intense ruby; white pepper, sage, juniper, tobacco leaf, blackcurrant and violet; enveloping, intense and deep, with sweet silky tannins, balance and persistence
2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Cabernet Franc
Classification Bolgheri DOC Superiore
Region Bolgheri
Harvest Dates 14–21 September 2022
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Maceration 25 days
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size Barrique
Production Details The grapes were hand harvested, sorted berry by berry and gently crushed. Alcoholic fermentation and subsequent maceration lasted 25 days in stainless-steel tanks at 28°C. The wine completed malolactic fermentation in second- and third-fill French-oak barriques, then matured for 18 months in new French-oak barriques. The best barrels were selected and blended, followed by more than one year of bottle maturation before release.
Tasting Notes Intense ruby; white pepper, sage, juniper, tobacco leaf, blackcurrant and violet; enveloping, intense and deep, with sweet silky tannins, balance and persistence
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 1.15 g/L
pH 3.38
Total Acidity 5.69 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Cabernet Franc
Classification Bolgheri DOC Superiore
Region Bolgheri
Harvest Dates Mid-September 2021
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size Barrique
Sulfites 73.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details The grapes were hand harvested, sorted berry by berry and gently crushed before alcoholic fermentation began. The wine completed malolactic fermentation and matured for 18 months in new French-oak barriques; the best barrels were selected and blended, followed by more than one year in bottle before release. The supplementary exact-vintage trade specification reports 30.26 g/L dry extract and recommends serving at 18–20°C.
Tasting Notes Intense ruby; Mediterranean scrub, underbrush, peat, white truffle and candied citrus; concentrated and fine, with fresh balance, fine tannins and pronounced varietal aromatics
Food Pairing Herb-crusted lamb saddle, roast pigeon, red meat, feathered game, grilled dishes, raw-milk or aged cheese, pizza and baked pasta
2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Cabernet Franc
Classification Bolgheri DOC Superiore
Region Bolgheri
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size Barrique
Production Details The grapes were hand harvested, sorted berry by berry and gently crushed before alcoholic fermentation began. The wine completed malolactic fermentation and matured for 18 months in new French-oak barriques. The best barrels were then selected and blended, followed by more than one year of bottle maturation before release.
Tasting Notes Very intense ruby; mint, myrtle leaf, spices, candied fruit and chocolate; extraordinarily velvety yet vibrant, elegant and persistent
2017 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Cabernet Franc
Classification Bolgheri DOC Superiore
Region Bolgheri
Harvest Dates 13, 20 and 21 September 2017
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size Barrique
Production Details The grapes were hand harvested, sorted berry by berry, gently crushed and given a cold pre-maceration before alcoholic fermentation. The wine completed malolactic fermentation and matured for 18 months in new French-oak barriques. The best barrels were selected and blended, followed by more than one year in bottle before release.
Tasting Notes Intense and rich; juniper, bay leaf, sour cherry and licorice; elegant and restrained, with smooth silky tannins and no overripe character