Alauda

The grapes come from Tenuta Poggio Casciano: Merlot grows in the Poggio al Mandorlo vineyard, Cabernet Franc in Rapale and Colorino in Alexander. The parcels lie at around 290 to 450 metres above sea level; the soils contain a great deal of clay and limestone, as well as small amounts of silt. Fermentation takes place separately in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks, with cap movement and délestage. Malolactic fermentation finishes in new French barriques, after which the wine matures for 24 months in wood and at least four months in bottle. It shows ripe red and dark fruit, plum, cherry, dark chocolate, balsamic and sweet spice notes, along with elegant tannins and a long, structured finish.