| Emplacement |
Estate vineyards, in the southern hills of Montalcino. |
| Climat |
Estate vineyards, in the southern hills of Montalcino. Altitude: from 170 to 230 meters above sea level. Position: Hillside. |
| Composition du sol |
Yellowish brown colour, topsoil tend to be clay, calcareous with abundant rounded stone. |
| Nombre de plantes par hectare |
4.200 vines/ha |
| Vinification |
The alcoholic fermentation of the grapes lasts for 8/12 days at 24°-26°C until the last 3 days when the temperature is brought up to 30°C. |
| Affinage |
The malolactic fermentation that takes place in French oak barrique where the wine is aged for a long period. An appropriate bottle fining follows. |
| À déguster avec |
Ideal with soups, grilled meat and medium aged cheeses. |