90% sangiovese grosso and 10% merlot and cabernet.

selected parcels on the splendid hills of Castellina, in the Sienese part of the classic zone, at 300-400 metres altitude; the vines are trained by the spalliera system (Guyot and cordone speronato) on well exposed ground of a very varied nature (alberese, marl, clay, Pliocene conglomerates, alluvial materials…) and with restricted yields per hectare.

the grapes, picked by hand after the first week of October, are vinified by the red wine method, with 15 days maceration and frequent remontages. Following the temperature-controlled fermentation (25°C), the ageing for a year in French oak casks contributes balance and softness.

has a bright, ruby red colour; an intense and complex perfume, with strong, fruity notes (fruits of the forest, ripe grapes) and elegant touches of vanilla, irises and violets; a dry, well-defined and pleasing flavour, soft but well-structured, with a clean aftertaste of preserves and almonds.

Optimum keeping: 6-8 years in bottles stored horizontally in cool, dark conditions.

Food matches: roast meats, game and cheeses.

Serving temperature: 18-20°C.

…in locality of Granaio, in Chianti Classico, there are a picturesque village and a magnificent wood of cypresses.