Grapes
100% Sangiovese

Production area
Montalbano, Vigneto la Sughera

Altitude
approximately 150 m a.s.l.

Type of soil
Hilly terrain with loose, deep soil, abundant in marine fossils and skeletal fragments. Sandy marl soil, composed of clayey and sandy schists, rich in limestone. Deep soil with a southeastern exposure.

Alcohol
14 % vol.

Fermentation
Alcoholic fermentation lasts for 15 days at a temperature ranging from 18°C to 26°C, employing techniques such as remontage and delestage. Subsequently, maceration takes place for approximately 30 days at 28-29°C in stainless steel tanks. Following racking, the wine is transferred and malolactic fermentation occurs in wooden barrels. After racking and sulfite addition, the aging process commences.

Aging
Aged for 14 months in large French oak barrels and subsequently for at least 12 months in the bottle.

Tasting notes
With a clear and bright ruby color, on the nose it reveals an elegant bouquet of crisp red berries, delicate spices, subtle smoky undertones, and floral notes. On the palate, it is rich yet dynamic, fresh, juicy, and savory, with a long-lasting finish of spices, red fruits, and hints of smoke.

Food pairings
Red meats, game, roasts, and meat ragout.

Capacity
0,75 l