2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 5% Sangiovese, 5% Petit Verdot
Classification Toscana IGT
Region Tuscany
Soil Sandy soils
Elevation 300.0 meters
Orientation Southwestern Exposure
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Grapes were harvested manually in 15 kg crates, sorted first in the vineyard and again at the cellar. Malolactic fermentation followed racking. At year-end the wine entered French-oak barriques for 18 months, followed by several further months of bottle ageing.
Tasting Notes Intense ruby with violet highlights; ripe blackberry, raspberry and blackcurrant; fresh citrus-like notes; liquorice, cardamom, cocoa powder and coffee; broad palate, dense yet silky tannins, extremely long persistent finish
2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Cabernet (type not specified), Petit Verdot and a small amount of Sangiovese; proportions not supplied
Classification Toscana IGT
Region Tuscany
Soil Sandy soils
Elevation 300.0 meters
Orientation Southwestern Exposure
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Grapes were harvested manually in 15 kg crates and selected in both vineyard and cellar. Malolactic fermentation followed racking. At year-end the wine entered French-oak barriques for 18 months, followed by several further months of bottle ageing.
Tasting Notes Brilliant intense ruby with purple reflections; blackberry, blackcurrant and cassis; liquorice, white pepper and balsamic nuances; soft and intense palate, velvety tannins, extremely long persistent finish
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2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Cabernet (type not specified), Petit Verdot and a small amount of Sangiovese; proportions not supplied
Classification Toscana IGT
Region Tuscany
Soil Sandy soils
Elevation 300.0 meters
Orientation Southwestern Exposure
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Hand-harvested into 15 kg boxes, with bunch selection in the vineyard and again at the cellar. Malolactic fermentation followed racking. At year-end the wine began 18 months in French-oak barriques, followed by several further months in bottle.
Tasting Notes Intense bright ruby with purple highlights; raspberry, blackcurrant, blueberry, wild strawberry and ripe cherry; pepper, cinnamon, cocoa, tobacco, lightly toasted dried fruit, black tea and coffee; full-bodied and harmonious with smooth velvety tannins and a very long finish
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2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Cabernet (type not specified), Petit Verdot and a small amount of Sangiovese; proportions not supplied
Classification Toscana IGT
Region Tuscany
Soil Sandy soils
Elevation 300.0 meters
Orientation Southwestern Exposure
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Grapes were hand-harvested into 15 kg boxes and selected in both vineyard and cellar. Malolactic fermentation followed racking. At year-end the wine entered French-oak barriques for two years, followed by several further months of bottle ageing.
Tasting Notes Intense bright ruby with purple highlights; blueberry, blackcurrant, raspberry, morello cherry, cherry, fig and date; cedar, bergamot, toasted dried fruit, cinnamon, black tea and coffee; full-bodied and balanced with soft silky tannins and an extremely long finish
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2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Cabernet (type not specified), Petit Verdot and a small amount of Sangiovese; proportions not supplied
Classification Toscana IGT
Region Tuscany
Soil Sandy soils
Elevation 300.0 meters
Orientation Southwestern Exposure
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Grapes were hand-harvested into 15 kg crates and selected in the vineyard and again in the cellar. Malolactic fermentation followed racking. At year-end the wine entered French-oak barriques for two years, followed by several further months of bottle ageing.
Tasting Notes Intense bright ruby with purple highlights; cranberry, raspberry, black cherry, date and fig with a delicate citrus finish; jasmine, dog rose, coffee bean, cocoa powder, tea and tobacco; complex and balanced with soft silky tannins and an extremely long finish
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2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Cabernet (type not specified), Petit Verdot and a small amount of Sangiovese; proportions not supplied
Classification Toscana IGT
Region Tuscany
Soil Sandy soils
Elevation 300.0 meters
Orientation Southwestern Exposure
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Grapes were hand-harvested into 15 kg crates and selected both in the vineyard and at the cellar. Malolactic fermentation followed racking. At year-end the wine entered French-oak barriques for two years, followed by a months-long bottle-ageing period.
Tasting Notes Intense radiant ruby; cranberry, raspberry, fig jam and black cherry; tea, roasted coffee bean and balsamic notes; fresh, complex, persistent and rounded with mature silky tannins and prominent acidity
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2017 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Cabernet (type not specified), Petit Verdot and a small amount of Sangiovese; proportions not supplied
Classification Toscana IGT
Region Tuscany
Harvest Dates Harvest began in late August 2017
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Grapes were hand-harvested into 15 kg crates and selected in the vineyard and again at the cellar. Fermentation and maceration were conducted at low controlled temperatures with fewer pump-overs to manage aromatic and phenolic extraction. Early malolactic fermentation followed racking. At year-end the wine entered French-oak barriques for two years, followed by a months-long bottle-ageing period.
Tasting Notes Intense clear ruby; blackberry, blueberry and raspberry; balsamic and mint, bergamot and jasmine; clove, vanilla, tobacco, cocoa powder and coffee bean; smooth and fresh with silky rounded tannins and a long persistent finish
Critics Ratings 95
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2016 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Cabernet (type not specified), Petit Verdot and a small amount of Sangiovese; proportions not supplied
Classification Toscana IGT
Region Tuscany
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Grapes were hand-harvested into 15 kg crates and sorted in the vineyard and again at the cellar. Alcoholic fermentation at controlled temperature lasted 10 days. Maceration was guided by tasting and ended after one month. Malolactic fermentation was completed after racking. At year-end the wine entered French-oak barriques for two years until bottling, followed by further months in bottle.
Tasting Notes Intense purple; jasmine and bergamot; ripe raspberry and blackberry with citrus; tea and gentle vanilla; harmonious structure, fine tannins, long persistent finish
Critics Ratings 94
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