Appellation: Toscana Indicazione Geografica Tipica
First vintage: 2000
Grape blend: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon 40 % Merlot
Soil composition: The vineyards are planted on plots of land with different and composite morphological characteristics, as well as with a strong presence of limestone. These areas are also rich in clay and rocks and are located at an altitude between 80 and 300 meters
above sea level, facing East / South East.
Vine training: Cordon trained and spur-pruned
Planting density: Between 3.600 to 6.250 vine stocks per ha
Climate: In the world of Bolgheri wine, the climate in 2011 was truly exceptional. It can be considered one of the best vintages since the year 2000. The winter was cold, with temperatures below the seasonal average, especially in November and January. The Spring started early with mild temperatures and an excellent water supply due to gradual windless rainfall. This led to a great vegetative growth of vines. The summer was long and hot with temperatures in the seasonal averages, except in July when it was warmer, but thanks to sufficient temperature excursions between night and day, the plants didn't suffer and the grapes were not overly mature.
Harvest: The fruit ripened regularly. The harvest started in the first week of September and it finished in mid-October. The grapes were healthy, with crisp berries.
Wine making: The fermentation took place in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks at 30°-31°C, with a maceration of 15 daysfor both the Merlot and the Cabernet Sauvignon.
Aging: The wine was aged for fifteen months mainly in French oak barriques, with a little percentage in American oak. After being bottled, the wine is held for another 3 months before being released on the market.

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