Growing Conditions
The vineyard is located on the lower slope below the winery, with south-west exposure. Planted in 1997, 1.46 hectares. Soils are Galestro (Clay and Schist) and farmed organically.
Harvest
Hand harvested. Grapes are sorted in the vines
Bottling
Wine ages in bottle for at least 12 months before release
Winemaking
Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks. Neither filtered nor fined
Aging
Wine ages for 7 to 8 months in a combination of 10HL Italian oak botti and 5-7HL tonneaux of 4-5 passages. After barrel aging, wine ages in stainless steel tanks for 10 to 12 months
Nose
Bright cherry fruit and earthy, oregano-like aromas.
Palate
This bottling evokes frutti di bosco, scorched earth, and a touch of spice, pungently savory with herbaceous reminders of the Tuscan countryside.
Appearance
Ruby red color
Food Pairing
Cheese and charcuterie, Tuscan pesto or tomato pasta, roasted pork and veggies.