2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon; proportions vary by vintage and are not specified for 2021
Drinking Window Ageing potential over 15 years
Classification Toscana IGT Rosso
Region Toscana
Soil Clay-sandy soil with abundant skeletal material composed of small alluvial pebbles and excellent drainage
Orientation Southwest Exposure With A Sea View
Vine Age Vines planted in the early 1990s
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size Barriques
Closure Cork
Production Details The vineyards lie at 80–120 m above sea level. Skin-contact maceration lasts 3–4 weeks. Maturation lasts 12–16 months in French-oak barriques, some new, followed by at least 12 months of bottle ageing. Recommended serving temperature is 16–18°C.
Tasting Notes Deep ruby red with violet reflections; red fruit, graphite, sweet spices, balsamic and mineral nuances; structured and enveloping, with velvety tannins, long persistence, restrained power, finesse, and a saline finish
Food Pairing Rich meat dishes, game, braised meats, rack of lamb, and aged cheeses; also suitable as a meditation wine
Producer Information
Website
Address
Via Bolgherese, 5, 57020 Bibbona (LI), Italy
Phone
+39 0586 671099
Email
Owner
Antinori Family (Piero and Lodovico)
Cellarmaster
Niccolò Marzichi Lenzi (CEO)