From organic Merlot vines in Gaiole in Chianti, this iconic super-Tuscan ferments 18 days in steel then ages 22 months in French barrique (35% new). The 2018 vintage delivers "una bomba" of fruity bounty through late harvest and precise élevage on hillside terroir.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Black intensity, plum, blackberry, tobacco, licorice, vanilla, cacao.
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Palate: Velvety richness, dark cherry jam, spice, menthol, sage, firm tannins.
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Finish: Long persistence with austere elegance and savory balance.
Awards and Accolades
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Wine Advocate (Monica Larner): 97 points - "rich and velvety concentration... profound fruit purity... tight grippy tannins."
Serving and Cellaring
Serve at 17–18°C with roasted red meats, braised dishes or aged Tuscan cheeses; cellars 10–15+ years.
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