Denomination: Colli dell’Etruria Centrale D.O.C.

Grape Variety: Sangiovese

Soil Quality: Predominantly calcareous of Pliocene origins

Vine Training System: Espalier with Guyot pruning

Density: 4,500 plants/Hectare

Altitude: 450/500 m. above sea level

Vinification: Fermentation in steel vats and aged in oak barriques for 12 months

Refinement time in bottle: 6 months minimum

Tasting notes: Deep red bordeaux-like color, intense body, blackberry and other ripe fruit, dry fruity taste, vanilla and spices, ideal with main courses and cured cinta senese meats.

Awards & Acknowledgements:

Luca Maroni’s guide to the best Italian wines:

2010: 88 points

2009: 86 points

2009 Biodivino contest: Gran Menzione