2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Sangiovese
Classification Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG
Region Rufina
Soil Schist soils
Elevation 400.0 meters
Orientation South-Western Exposure
Oak Types Austrian and French oak
Barrel Size 30
Production Details The grapes were harvested by hand into 15 kg crates, checked on a sorting table and selected berry by berry. Standard alcoholic fermentation and maceration were followed by malolactic fermentation immediately after racking. At the end of the year, the wine began 18 months of maturation in 30 hL Austrian and French oak barrels, followed by several further months in bottle.
Tasting Notes Vibrant ruby red; arbutus berry, redcurrant, goji berry, floral, balsamic, haematic and roasted notes; dry, dense silky tannins; long, persistent finish.
2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Sangiovese
Classification Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG Terraelectae
Region Rufina
Soil Schist soils
Elevation 400.0 meters
Orientation South-Western Exposure
Oak Types Austrian and French oak
Barrel Size 30
Production Details Sangiovese was hand-harvested into 15 kg crates, checked on a sorting table and selected berry by berry. Regular alcoholic fermentation and maceration were followed by malolactic fermentation immediately after racking. At the end of the year, the wine began 18 months in 30 hL Austrian and French oak barrels, followed by several further months in bottle.
Tasting Notes Intense bright ruby red; rose, violet, blackcurrant, raspberry, haematic, balsamic and liquorice notes; fresh, silky tannins; extremely long, persistent finish.
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2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Sangiovese
Classification Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG Terraelectae
Region Rufina
Soil Schist soils
Elevation 400.0 meters
Orientation South-West Exposure
Oak Types Austrian and French oak
Barrel Size 30
Production Details Sangiovese was hand-harvested into 15 kg crates, checked on a sorting table and selected berry by berry. Regular alcoholic fermentation and maceration were followed by malolactic fermentation immediately after racking. At the end of the year, the wine began 18 months in 30 hL Austrian and French oak barrels, followed by several further months in bottle.
Tasting Notes Vibrant ruby red; strawberry plant, currant, blood orange, pepper, clove and mentholated balsamic notes; fresh, silky tannins; harmonious, long finish.
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2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Sangiovese
Classification Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG Terraelectae
Region Rufina
Soil Schist soils
Elevation 400.0 meters
Orientation South-West Exposure
Oak Types Austrian and French oak
Barrel Size 30
Production Details Sangiovese was hand-harvested into 15 kg crates, checked on a sorting table and selected berry by berry. Regular alcoholic fermentation and maceration were followed by malolactic fermentation immediately after racking. At the end of the year, the wine began 15 months in 30 hL Austrian and French oak barrels, followed by several further months in bottle.
Tasting Notes Brilliant ruby red; blackberry, bilberry, violet, black pepper, eucalyptus and liquorice-root notes; dry, firm structure, dense texture and fresh, generous yet agile body; particularly long finish.
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2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Sangiovese
Classification Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG Terraelectae
Region Rufina
Soil Schist soils
Elevation 400.0 meters
Orientation Southwestern Exposure
Oak Types Austrian and French oak
Barrel Size 30
Production Details Sangiovese was hand-harvested into 15 kg crates and inspected berry by berry on a sorting table. Standard fermentation and maceration were followed by malolactic fermentation immediately after racking. At the end of the year, the wine began 18 months in 30 hL Austrian and French oak barrels, followed by several further months in bottle.
Tasting Notes Vibrant ruby red; redcurrant, wild strawberry, floral, fresh balsamic, liquorice and clove notes; mineral and fresh with dense, slightly rough Sangiovese tannins; long finish.
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2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Sangiovese
Classification Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG Terraelectae
Region Rufina
Soil Schist soils
Elevation 400.0 meters
Orientation South-Western Exposure
Oak Types Austrian and French oak
Barrel Size 30
Production Details Sangiovese was hand-harvested into 15 kg crates and selected berry by berry on a sorting table. Fermentation and maceration proceeded normally, followed by malolactic fermentation immediately after racking. At year-end, traditional ageing began in 30 hL Austrian and French oak barrels, with subsequent bottle ageing; the sheet does not quantify either duration.
Tasting Notes Clear radiant ruby red; violet, rosehip, berries, strawberry, cherry, clove, black pepper and metallic notes; elegant, silky tannins; long, persistent finish.
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2016 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Sangiovese
Classification IGT
Region Rufina
Oak Types French and Austrian oak
Barrel Size 30
Production Details Sangiovese was hand-harvested into 15 kg crates and selected on a sorting table. Controlled-temperature fermentation lasted around 10 days; maceration was determined by tasting and ended after one month. Malolactic fermentation was completed after racking. At year-end, the wine began 18 months in 30 hL French and Austrian oak barrels, followed by an unspecified period in bottle.
Tasting Notes Bright ruby red; cherry blossom, violet, hibiscus, blackcurrant, blackberry, liquorice, pepper and graphite; mineral and fresh with silky mature tannins; long, juicy finish.
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2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties Sangiovese
Classification IGT
Region Rufina
Soil Dry and rocky limestone and calcareous clay; well drained and poor in organic matter
Elevation 400.0 meters
Orientation Southwest Exposure
Vine Age More than 20 years
Maceration 30 days
Oak Types Austrian and French oak
Barrel Size 30
Production Details The 18-hectare vineyard was Guyot-trained at 5,850 vines per hectare. Sangiovese was harvested before the rainfall at the beginning of October. The wine macerated for 30 days, underwent malolactic fermentation immediately after initial fermentation, aged for 18 months in large 30 hL Austrian and French oak ovals, and then for 6 months in bottle.
Tasting Notes Ruby red with garnet reflections; fresh and mineral, with citrus, cherry blossom, violet, sour cherry, candied citron, red orange, coffee powder and white-fleshed stone-fruit notes; toasted silky tannins.
Food Pairing Grilled meats and bistecca alla fiorentina
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