Our Tasting Note: Deep ruby core, rosey edges.  The nose is med+ with cherry, tar, iron, meat, and a strong mineral underpinning.  The palate is at the higher end of medium, with med/med+ acidity and tannins that are youthful and fine. The flavors are med+, very fresh and vibrant, with a fresh, clean and pure finish.  Very youthful and tight, this unwinds in the glass but will need a decanter.

Viticulture
Vineyard location: Montosoli Cru
Varietal composition:  100% Sangiovese Grosso
Soil composition: Galestro terrain, mixture of quartz, schist and sandstone
Training method: Spurred cordon and Guyot
Vineyard: Elevation is 260-280 m a.s.l.; planting density is 4,000 Ha; vines face east – southeast, vines average 20 years of age
First vintage: 1968

Winemaking
Harvest: Hand harvested
Fermentation container: Stainless steel vats (18-20 days at 28 - 30°C)
Maceration technique: On the skins for 18-20 days with frequent pumping over
Type of aging container: Slavonian oak barrels of 20 Hl
Length of aging: 10 months
Length of bottle aging: 4 months

Alcohol:  14.5%
Residual sugar: 0,8 g
Acidity: L5.7 g/L
Dry extract: 31 g/L

Winemaker: Federico Buffi
Vineyard area planted: 5 Ha – 12.35 acres
Production of Rosso, Brunello & Riserva: 32,000 bottles