| Classification: |
D.O.C.G. - Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita |
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| Origin: |
Estate
of Barberino
Val d'Elsa in the hills facing South West, between Florence and
Sienna |
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| Soil: |
Clay,
limestone, stony |
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| Vines: |
Sangiovese 85%, Merlot 15% |
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| Harvest: |
Normally
between the 1st and 2nd decade of October |
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| Vinification: |
In
small Slavonian's oak barrels, followed by maceration with the
skins for 25/30 days |
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| Ageing: |
About
9 months in small French wood barrels, followed by the same period
in 14 hl casks of Slavonian oak |
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| Bottling: |
Month
of March of the 2nd year after the harvest |
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| Refining: |
12
months in bottle |
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| Colour: |
Bright
ruby red tending to garnet with age |
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| Bouquet: |
Intense,
reminiscent of violets |
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| Taste: |
Full
and long lasting |
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| Food
paring: |
Roasted
and grilled meat, game |
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| Notes: |
Only
produced in the best vintages |
