| Classification: |
I.G.T. - Indicazione Geografica Tipica Toscana |
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| Origin: |
Hills
facing South-West in the estate of Barberino
Val d'Elsa |
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| Soil: |
Clay,
limestone, gravel, stony |
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| Vines: |
Sangiovese
75%, Merlot 20% and Cabernet Sauvignon 5% |
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| Harvest: |
About
the 2nd decade of October |
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| Vinification: |
For
8 days at the temperature of
28/30° C followed by maceration for 25/30 days |
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| Ageing: |
12
months in small barrels and then in Slavonian oak casks |
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| Bottling: |
Month
of March, in the third year after the harvest |
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| Refining: |
10
months in bottle |
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| Colour: |
Ruby
red, tending to garnet with age |
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| Bouquet: |
Complex,
intense and well balanced |
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| Taste: |
Dry,
full bodied and harmonious |
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| Food
paring: |
Roasted
and grilled meats, game and mature cheeses. To be served at room
temperature |
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| Notes: |
Only
produced in the best vintages |
