This Sangiovese, a classic Tuscan varietal, is lusciously filled with plums and fruit cake spice creating a rich, full and well balanced palate with subtle tannins and acidity. Drink now, or hold out until 2013.

$25.00 per bottle
(10% discount for orders of a case or more)

Blend
N/A.

Soil
Granitic loams, deep and free draining.

Winemaking
The grapes were open tank fermented then airbag pressed. The wine was then left to age in old French barriques for 15 months, during which time it underwent malolactic fermentation. The wine was racked prior to bottling. Minimal filtration was used.

Alcohol
13.5%

Closure
Screwcap.

Nose
A juicy aromatic intensity with dark fruit cake and plum pudding spice and bright cherries with hints of savoury dried herbs.

Palate
Medium weight palate with ripe chewy tannins – bright acidity and concentrated fruit provides attractive palate persistence.