2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Merlot and Sangiovese
Classification Toscana IGT
Region Tuscany
Soil Loamy vineyard soil; the producer's introductory description also characterizes the site as sandy and clay-rich.
Elevation 200.0 meters
Orientation Southwest
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel containers
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Hand-selected Merlot and Sangiovese underwent spontaneous alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel containers with light pumpovers, particularly during the first days. Malolactic fermentation occurred in new French-oak barriques, followed by maturation in those barriques for an unspecified number of months and an additional unspecified period in bottle.
Tasting Notes Deep ruby red 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.
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2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Merlot and Sangiovese
Classification Toscana IGT
Region Tuscany
Soil Loamy vineyard soil; the producer's introductory description also characterizes the site as sandy and clayey.
Elevation 200.0 meters
Orientation Southwest
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel containers
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Merlot and Sangiovese were selected by hand. Spontaneous alcoholic fermentation took place in temperature-controlled stainless steel containers with light pumpovers, especially during the first days. Malolactic fermentation occurred in new French-oak barriques, followed by maturation in those barriques for an unspecified number of months and an additional unspecified period in bottle.
Tasting Notes Intense, nearly impenetrable ruby red; blackberry, blueberry, plum, raspberry, pepper, star anise, juniper, cocoa powder, coffee bean and hazelnut; powerful and vigorous palate with elegant tannins and a long, balanced, toasted and persistent finish.
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2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Merlot and Sangiovese
Classification Toscana IGT
Region Tuscany
Soil Loamy vineyard soil; the producer's introductory description also characterizes the site as sandy and clayey.
Elevation 200.0 meters
Orientation Southwest
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel containers
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Merlot and Sangiovese were selected by hand. Spontaneous alcoholic fermentation took place in temperature-controlled stainless steel containers with light pumpovers, especially during the first days. Malolactic fermentation occurred in new French-oak barriques, followed by maturation in those barriques for an unspecified number of months and an additional unspecified period in bottle.
Tasting Notes Very intense, nearly impenetrable ruby red with slight purple hues; blueberry, raspberry, blackcurrant, blackberry, cherry, black plum, bitter cocoa, cocoa butter, roasted Arabica coffee, cinnamon, clove, jasmine and roasted hazelnut; rich, persistent, rounded, soft and velvety, with dense tannins and a very long, varied finish.
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2017 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Merlot and Sangiovese
Classification Toscana IGT
Region Tuscany
Harvest Dates Merlot was selected by hand at the end of September; Sangiovese was selected by hand at the beginning of October.
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel vats
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Hand-selected Merlot and Sangiovese underwent spontaneous alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats with light pumpovers, particularly during the first days. Malolactic fermentation and 16 months of maturation took place in new French-oak barriques, followed by 6 months in bottle.
Tasting Notes Deep ruby red; enveloping ripe fruit with liquorice, vanilla, star anise, toasted and lightly smoky notes; velvety, warm and rounded palate with intense fruit, fine but intense tannins, and a fresh, elegant, delicately spicy finish.
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2007 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties 85% Merlot, 15% Sangiovese
Classification Toscana IGT
Region Tuscany
Soil Two soil types: clay-rich soil containing calcium and mineral elements, With alkaline ph; and well-drained sandy soil with river pebbles and neutral ph.
Elevation 250.0 meters
Orientation Southwest
Harvest Dates Harvest concluded in early October 2007.
Production Details Fruit came from a 6.5-hectare vineyard at Tenuta di Castiglioni in the municipality of Montespertoli, planted in 1993 at 5,500 vines/ha and trained to spur-pruned cordon. Both Merlot and Sangiovese underwent 18 days of maceration. Malolactic fermentation followed alcoholic fermentation immediately in barriques. Maturation comprised 16 months in new barriques and 6 months in bottle.
Tasting Notes Deep ruby red with a purple rim; ripe wild blackberry, sour cherry and plum with cocoa powder, vanilla and ground espresso; warmth, velvety texture, dense tannins, acidic grip and a long finish.
Food Pairing Roasts, grilled or barbecued foods, sautéed beef fillet, and delicate cheeses.
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2006 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties 87% Merlot, 13% Sangiovese
Classification Toscana IGT
Region Tuscany
Soil Two soil types: clay-rich soil containing calcium and mineral elements, With alkaline ph; and well-drained sandy soil with evident river pebbles and neutral ph.
Elevation 250.0 meters
Orientation Southwest
Production Details Fruit came from a 6.5-hectare vineyard at Tenuta di Castiglioni in the municipality of Montespertoli, planted in 1993 at 5,500 vines/ha and trained to spur-pruned cordon. Maceration lasted 18 days for Merlot and 17 days for Sangiovese. Malolactic fermentation followed alcoholic fermentation immediately in barriques. Maturation comprised 16 months in new barriques and 6 months in bottle.
Tasting Notes Very intense, nearly impenetrable ruby red with a violet rim; sour cherry, fresh and preserved blackberry, roasted hazelnut, coffee, chocolate, vanilla, cocoa butter and clove; substantial tannins with a soft, silky, intense and persistent palate.
Food Pairing Roasted meats, sautéed beef fillet, mildly flavoured cheeses and savoury grilled meats.
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1999 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 80% Merlot, 20% Sangiovese
Classification Toscana IGT
Region Tuscany
Soil Two soil types: clay-rich soil containing calcium and mineral elements, With alkaline ph; and well-drained sandy soil with river pebbles and neutral ph.
Elevation 250.0 meters
Orientation Southwest
Production Details Fruit came from a 6.5-hectare vineyard at Tenuta di Castiglioni in the municipality of Montespertoli, planted in 1993 at 5,500 vines/ha and trained to spur-pruned cordon. Maceration lasted 20 days for Merlot and 15 days for Sangiovese. Malolactic fermentation followed alcoholic fermentation immediately in barriques, and maturation lasted 15 months in new barriques.
Food Pairing Roasts, grilled or barbecued foods, sautéed beef fillet, and delicate cheeses.
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