2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Merlot and Sangiovese; percentages not stated
Classification Toscana IGT
Region Tuscany
Soil Loamy soils
Elevation 200.0 meters
Orientation Southwestern Exposure
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel containers
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types New French oak barriques
Production Details Merlot and Sangiovese were selected by hand. Spontaneous, temperature-controlled alcoholic fermentation occurred in stainless steel with light pumping over, particularly during the first few days. Malolactic fermentation and maturation over the following months took place in new French oak barriques, followed by additional bottle ageing; exact maturation durations are not stated.
Tasting Notes Deep, bold ruby with purple hues; ripe red and black berries, plum, sweet spices, roasted notes, cocoa powder and toasted hazelnut; broad and full-bodied, with dense silky tannins and a very long, persistent finish.
2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Merlot and Sangiovese; percentages not stated
Classification Toscana IGT
Region Tuscany
Soil Loamy soils
Elevation 200.0 meters
Orientation Southwestern Exposure
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel containers
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types New French oak barriques
Production Details The grapes were selected by hand. Spontaneous, temperature-controlled alcoholic fermentation occurred in stainless steel with light pumping over, especially during the first few days. Malolactic fermentation and maturation over the following months took place in new French oak barriques, followed by additional bottle ageing; exact durations are not stated.
Tasting Notes Intense, impenetrable ruby red; blackberry, blueberry, plum, raspberry, pepper, star anise and juniper, with cocoa powder, coffee bean and hazelnut; powerful and vigorous, with elegant tannins and a long, balanced finish.
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2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Merlot and Sangiovese; percentages not stated
Classification Toscana IGT
Region Tuscany
Soil Loamy soils
Elevation 200.0 meters
Orientation Southwestern Exposure
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel containers
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types New French oak barriques
Production Details The grapes were selected by hand. Spontaneous, temperature-controlled alcoholic fermentation occurred in stainless steel with light pumping over during the first few days. Malolactic fermentation and maturation over the following months took place in new French oak barriques, followed by additional bottle ageing; exact durations are not stated.
Tasting Notes Very intense ruby with purple hues; blueberry, raspberry, blackcurrant, blackberry, cherry, black plum, cocoa, roasted coffee, cinnamon, clove, jasmine and roasted hazelnut; rich, rounded and full-bodied, with dense velvety tannins and a very long finish.
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2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Merlot and Sangiovese; percentages not stated
Classification Toscana IGT
Region Tuscany
Soil Clay-rich soils
Elevation 200.0 meters
Orientation Southwestern Exposure
Harvest Dates Sangiovese and Merlot were harvested from mid-September onward
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel containers
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types New French oak barriques
Production Details The grapes were selected by hand. Spontaneous, temperature-controlled alcoholic fermentation occurred in stainless steel with light pumpovers, particularly during the first few days. Malolactic fermentation and maturation for the next few months took place in new French oak barriques, followed by bottle ageing; exact durations are not stated.
Tasting Notes Intense, impenetrable ruby with purple tinges; blackberry, blueberry, sour cherry and plum, with roasted coffee, cocoa bean and roasted hazelnut; ample and rounded, with dense silky tannins and a long, persistent finish.
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2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Merlot and Sangiovese; percentages not stated
Classification Toscana IGT
Region Tuscany
Soil Clayey soils
Elevation 200.0 meters
Orientation Southwestern Exposure
Harvest Dates Merlot was selected between late September and Sangiovese in early October
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel containers
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types New French oak barriques
Production Details Merlot and Sangiovese were selected by hand. Spontaneous, temperature-controlled alcoholic fermentation occurred in stainless steel with light pumping over, especially during the first days. Malolactic fermentation and maturation over the following months took place in new French oak barriques, followed by further bottle ageing; exact durations are not stated.
Tasting Notes Deep, impenetrable ruby; blueberry, ripe blackberry, plum, black cherry, cocoa powder, roasted coffee, nutmeg and toasted hazelnut; lively and intense, with dense silky tannins and a persistent finish.
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1999 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 80% Merlot, 20% Sangiovese
Classification Toscana IGT
Region Tuscany
Soil One component is clayey, Alkaline soil rich in calcium and minerals; the other is neutral-ph, Well-drained sandy soil with evident river pebbles
Elevation 250.0 meters
Orientation Southwest Exposure
Production Details Fruit came from a 6.5-hectare Giramonte vineyard at Tenuta di Castiglioni in Montespertoli, planted in 1993 at 5,500 vines per hectare and trained to spur-pruned cordon. Merlot macerated for 20 days and Sangiovese for 15 days. Malolactic fermentation occurred in barriques immediately after alcoholic fermentation, followed by 15 months in new barriques.
Food Pairing Roasts, grilled or barbecued foods, sautéed beef fillets and delicate cheeses
Critics Ratings 94
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