Vintage 2008, Sangiovese 100%, Alcohol 14%.

Grape variety
100% Sangiovese from a 6 hectares (15-acre) vineyard planted in 1993/94 at a density
of 6.500 vines per hectare (2,600 vines per acre), trained in “Alberello”, “Bush” system.

Harvest
Hand-harvested in small crates, over two phases, in order to select the most optimally
ripe and healthy fruit.

Winemaking process
Soft press and destemming. Fermented in stainless steel tanks at a max. temperature of 30°C.
A prolonged skin-contact maceration is allowed only in the best vintages.
70% steel tank maturation, and 30% in second-year barriques for 6-8 months.
Light filtration and bottle-ageing for approximately
6 months, before release.