60% Cabernet Sauv., 15% Cabernet Franc, 20% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot Toscana
Vineyards: Acquaviva: 150 meters (450 ft.) above sea level, southern exposure
Soil : alluvial origin, medium texture, rich in pebbles Training System: spur-pruned
Plants per HA: 5.600
Harvest: all hand-picked starting in late September
Fermentation temperature: 28°C
Maceration:18 days
Ageing: the wine is aged in French barriques for 15 months, and 10 months in the bottle.
Color: Concentrated ruby red color
Bouquet: this wine has a full and complex bouquet of mature fruit complemented by balsamic and spicy overtones and hints of black currant, tobacco and vanilla.
Taste: Full bodied. Smooth yet rich this wine has a long and pleasing finish.
Food Pairing Suggestions: Good with roasted meat and aged cheese. Best after 4-6 years.