Scent: intense. Full bodied having raspberry and cherry hints.
Taste: persistent and intense backed up by a full body and possessing the tannin sweetness of the great Tuscan reds.
Colour: deep ruby.
Matching dishes: seasoned cheeses, red and white meats, roasts, game.

Time of harvest: second half of September
Vinification technique: non aggressive destemming pressing fermentation in temperature controlled stainless steel vats for 20 to 25 days.
Ageing process: 12-14 months in medium toasted 225l. oak barriques (fine grained wood, having had a minimum of 24months seasoning).
Stabilising of the product: cold stabilization