Vicoregio 36

The vines grow in Castelnuovo Berardenga at around 350 metres, with south-eastern to south-western exposure. The soil consists of Alberese, clay and abundant stones. The grapes come from an experimental vineyard planted with 36 Sangiovese biotypes, including 18 mass selections from old vines. Fermentation takes place in 500-litre French oak casks at 26–28 °C; the skin contact lasts around 20–24 days, depending on the vintage. The wine then matures for 18 months in these casks, half of them new, followed by a further four months in concrete tanks. The style is concentrated and full-bodied, with red and dark fruit, spice, fresh acidity and firm tannins.