| Classification: |
I.G.T. - Indicazione Geografica Tipica Toscana |
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| Origin: |
High
hills facing East, in the estate of Barberino
Val d'Elsa |
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| Soil: |
Stony;
clay, limestone and gravel |
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| Vines: |
Chardonnay 100% |
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| Harvest: |
Normally
in the first decade of October |
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| Vinification: |
Soft
pressing followed by 20 hours maceration in 220 litres barrels |
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| Ageing: |
10
months in small barrels followed by stainless steel vats |
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| Bottling: |
Month
of February and March, in the second year after the harvest |
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| Refining: |
6
months in bottle |
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| Colour: |
Yellow
turning to gold |
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| Bouquet: |
Rich,
reminiscent of vanilla |
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| Taste: |
Full
and long lasting |
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| Food
paring: |
Tasty
first courses, white meat, roasted or grilled fish |
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| Notes: |
Only
produced in the best vintages |