SIEPI IGT

The grapes come from the Siepi vineyard near Castellina in Chianti, at 260 metres with south to south-west exposure and predominantly Alberese soil. Sangiovese and Merlot are fermented separately in stainless-steel tanks at 26–28 °C and macerated for 14 and 18 days respectively. The wine then matures for 18 months in French barriques and tonneaux, 70 percent of them new, followed by three months in concrete. It shows concentrated notes of elderberry, plum and berries, along with sandalwood and tobacco, with a powerful body, fine-grained tannins and a long, fresh finish.