AREA OF ORIGIN
Tuscany (province of Florence and Siena).
PEDOCLIMATIC ENVIRONMENT
Hilly areas with elevations not exceeding 700 metres and soil made of arenaceous, marly limy substrata, clayey schists and marl.
GRAPE VARIETIES
Sangiovese up to 80%, other authorized grape varieties may be added up to 20%
COLOUR
Bright ruby red.
CHARACTERISTICS
Well-balanced flavour; intense and refined bouquet with a strong scent of violet and a slight scent of vanilla.
GASTRONOMIC COMBINATIONS
This wine is a particularly suitable accompaniment to games, grilled meats and ripe cheeses.
SERVING TEMPERATURE
Serve at a temperature of 20° C.
WINEMAKING
In red, with 12-15 days steeping on skins in stainless steel tanks.
AGEING
About 12 months in oak barrique and tonneaux barrels
