AREA OF ORIGIN
Tuscany, provinces of Florence, Siena and Pistoia.
PEDOCLIMATIC ENVIRONMENT
Hilly areas with elevations not exceeding 700 metres and soil made of arenaceous, marly limy substrata, clayey schists and sand.
GRAPE VARIETIES
Sangiovese up to 70%, other authorized grape varieties may be added.
COLOUR
Bright ruby red verging on garnet red when aged.
CHARACTERISTICS
This wine has a generous bouquet with a fruity, floral character with hints of morello cherry and violet and a slight hint of vanilla, dry, well-balanced flavour.
GASTRONOMIC COMBINATIONS
This wine is a particularly suitable accompaniment to roasts, grilled meats and soups.
SERVING TEMPERATURE
Serve at a temperature of 18°-20° C.
WINEMAKING
In red, with 12-15 days steeping on skins in stainless steel tanks.
AGEING
24-months period of improvement, of which at least 3 in bottles, the period of refinement being calculated from the first of January of the year following the harvest of the grapes.
