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”VINTAGE FEATURES Cooler than previous year, with abundant rainfall in winter and spring that caused a slight delay in flowering of the vines; temperatures above average in early July have favored the recovery conditions and maturation continued gradually through, online with the average seasonal temperatures in the months of August and September; excellent quality of the grapes, rich in aromatic substances and polyphenols with ideal values.VINEYARD LOCATION San Feliceselected parcels of Poggio Rosso vineyard Castelnuovo Berardenga, SienaSOIL PROFILE Medium textured, predominantly calcareous marl breakdown of alberese and galestro strata, with abundant gravel-pebble mixture. Some extension into sil- and sand-rich alluvial soils.VINIFICATION & MATURATION 20-25 days fermentation on the skins at 28-30C, followed bymalolactic fermentation and 20 months maturation in 500-litre French oak barrels , then 15 months ageing in bottle.TASTING NOTES & PAIRINGSIntense ruby red. The nose releases scents of dried plum, blackberry, and raspberry. On the palate exhibits velvety tannins and a judicious acidity. It is a wine of extraordinary longevity. Perfect with grills and barbecues, wild game, and aged pecorino cheeses. ” – Agricola San Felice
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