Latest Technical Specifications · 2020
Grape Varieties Carménère, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Classification Toscana IGT
Region Toscana
Harvest Dates Cabernet Franc beginning in the third week of September; Cabernet Sauvignon one week later; Carménère concluding in the first days of October
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Gravity-filled truncated-conical tanks; new French oak barriques for malolactic fermentation
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Grapes were collected in small crates and manually sorted; selected berries entered truncated-conical tanks by gravity, where a punch-down system supported vinification. Lots were handled separately by variety, underwent malolactic fermentation and approximately 18 months of maturation in new French oak barriques, then were blended and refined for a further 12 months in bottle before release.
Tasting Notes Dark ruby; licorice, currant, blueberry, aromatic herbs, chocolate, cloves, sour cherry and cocoa; silky tannins, depth, elegance and a persistent enveloping finish
2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Carménère, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Classification Toscana IGT
Region Toscana
Harvest Dates Cabernet Franc beginning in the third week of September; Cabernet Sauvignon one week later; Carménère concluding in the first days of October
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Gravity-filled truncated-conical tanks; new French oak barriques for malolactic fermentation
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Grapes were collected in small crates and manually sorted; selected berries entered truncated-conical tanks by gravity, where a punch-down system supported vinification. Lots were handled separately by variety, underwent malolactic fermentation and approximately 18 months of maturation in new French oak barriques, then were blended and refined for a further 12 months in bottle before release.
Tasting Notes Dark ruby; licorice, currant, blueberry, aromatic herbs, chocolate, cloves, sour cherry and cocoa; silky tannins, depth, elegance and a persistent enveloping finish
2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Carménère, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Classification Toscana IGT
Region Toscana
Harvest Dates Cabernet Franc beginning in the third week of September; Cabernet Sauvignon toward the end of September; Carménère concluding in the first days of October
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Gravity-filled truncated-conical tanks; new French oak barriques for malolactic fermentation
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Grapes were collected in small crates and manually sorted; selected berries entered truncated-conical tanks by gravity, where a punch-down system supported vinification. Lots were handled separately by variety, underwent malolactic fermentation and approximately 18 months of maturation in new French oak barriques, then were blended and refined for a further 12 months in bottle before release.
Tasting Notes Dark ruby; black pepper, licorice, currant, blueberry, aromatic herbs, violet, cloves, tobacco, chocolate, bitter cocoa and sour cherry; elegant, enveloping tannins and a persistent deep finish
2017 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Carménère, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Classification Toscana IGT
Region Toscana
Harvest Dates Cabernet Franc beginning in mid-September; Cabernet Sauvignon following; Carménère concluding in early October
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Gravity-filled truncated-conical tanks; new French oak barriques for malolactic fermentation
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Grapes were collected in small crates and manually sorted; selected berries entered truncated-conical tanks by gravity, where a punch-down system supported vinification. Lots were handled separately by variety, underwent malolactic fermentation and approximately 18 months of maturation in new French oak barriques, then were blended and refined for a further 12 months in bottle before release.
Tasting Notes Dark ruby; coffee, black pepper, blackberry, blueberry, aromatic herbs, chocolate, wild mint, licorice and sour cherry; powerful yet elegant, with silky tannins and a persistent enveloping finish
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2016 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Carménère, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Classification Toscana IGT
Region Toscana
Harvest Dates Cabernet Franc beginning toward the end of September; Cabernet Sauvignon following; Carménère concluding in early October
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Gravity-filled truncated-conical tanks; new French oak barriques for malolactic fermentation
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Grapes were collected in small crates and manually sorted; selected berries entered truncated-conical tanks by gravity, where a punch-down system supported vinification. Varietal lots underwent malolactic fermentation in new French oak barriques followed by approximately 18 months of maturation before blending; the assembled wine then rested for a further 12 months in bottle before release.
Tasting Notes Dark ruby; black pepper, licorice, black forest fruit, aromatic herbs, lavender, tobacco, mint, chocolate, bitter cocoa and blueberry; elegant, enveloping tannins and a persistent deep finish
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2015 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Carménère, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Classification Toscana IGT
Region Toscana
Harvest Dates Cabernet Franc beginning in the second half of September; Cabernet Sauvignon following; Carménère concluding in early October
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Gravity-filled truncated-conical tanks; new French oak barriques for malolactic fermentation
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Grapes were collected in small crates and manually sorted; selected berries entered truncated-conical tanks by gravity, where a punch-down system supported vinification. Varietal lots underwent malolactic fermentation in new French oak barriques followed by approximately 18 months of maturation before blending; the assembled wine then rested for a further 12 months in bottle before release.
Tasting Notes Very intense dark ruby; black pepper, mint, ripe black fruit, blackcurrant, blueberry, floral notes, bitter chocolate and licorice; generous, enveloping and complex, with dense silky tannins and a long spicy finish
Critics Ratings 96
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