| Country |
Italy |
| Region |
Tuscany |
| Wine Type |
Red |
| Grape Variety |
70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot |
| Vineyard Location |
Gaiole in Chianti Hills – Tuscany Altitude: 550 m / 1800 ft |
| Soil |
Shallow, with lots of shale |
| Harvest |
Hand harvesting in crates |
| Vinification |
Fermentation and skin contact for 14 days in stainless steel vats |
| Aging |
18 months in 225 litres French oak barrels, 5 years of bottle agiing |
| Organic Certifications |
EU Organic , USA Made with Organic Grapes |
| Environmentally Friendly |
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| Alcohol Vol |
14.0% |
| Color |
Intense, impenetrable dark ruby |
| Aroma |
Sweet spices, black cherries, blackberries, prunes figs. Chocolate, cocoa powder vanilla coconut flavour. Bright fruit flavour |
| Taste |
On the palate the attack is smooth with medium acidity and pronounced aroma, however more intense on the nose than on the palate |
| Food Pairing |
Grilled meats, roast meats, braised and stew meats, mature cheeses |
| Serving Temperature |
18°C / 64.4°F |
| Standard Bottle Size (L) |
0.75 |
| Association |
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