“From the calcareous, sandy-loam soils of the SW exposed Altesino, Macina, Pianezzine, & Castelnuovo dell'Abate Vyds @ 660-990 ft elev; Planted 1981/1987/1999 with a yield of 2.8 tons/acre; Fermented in s/s tanks for 15-20 days @ 82-86 °F; Maceration technique & length: Cold Soak Maceration; Racking, Pumpovers, and Aeration; 1-2 days; 7-10 days; Aged in 5,000-10,000 L Slavonian oak barrels (5-20 yrs old) for 36-42 mos, then 6 mos in bottle; 110,000 bottles produced.”

96 pts WS with “Highly Rec” + #11/Top 100 for ’17 @ $65,
94 WE (4/1/17) @ $65,
93 ea WA (Larner), Luca Gardini, & Suckling,
92 Falstaff Magazine,
91 Vinous (D’Agata, 3/1/17),
90 Decanter (Panel, 8/29/17), and
16 & 17/20 Jancis Robinson (Speller)!

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