Importer Notes:  An early harvest year that started with intense heat and ended with rainfall.  Fresher earlier drinking Brunello this vintage.  Bright and herby. 

Grapes:  100% Sangiovese Grosso

Farming:  Organic

Vineyard:  Vineyards located in NE Montalcino.

Vine Age:  20-40 years

Altitude:  300 MASL

Soil:  Compact clay.

Winemaking:  Fermentation in stainless steel, 30 day maceration.  30 months aging in Slavonian and French oak.

Tasting Notes:  Floral with underbrush.  Racing acidity and austerity.

Pairings:  Rack of lamb.

Critical Acclaim:  JS | 92, WA | 93