Origin & Terroir
Crafted on a hilltop in Sant’Angelo in Colle (1,000–1,200 ft altitude), within sandy‑clay marl soils studded with fossils.
100% Sangiovese Grosso; grapes destemmed, gently fermented in stainless steel with extended skin contact and delestage; aged 30 months in Slavonian/Slovenian oak casks plus 4–6 months in bottle before release.
Certified organic since around 2011–2013 .
Appearance & Aroma
Brilliant ruby‑red with burgundy highlights.
Aromas of wild black fruits, black cherry, sometimes bright plum notes; plus smoke, vanilla, cedar, pipe tobacco, and sweet spices.
Palate & Texture
Medium‑to‑full body, warm, dry, persistent, structured around polished, powdery tannins.
Flavors drift from dark berries to leather, clove, cedar, with echoes of tobacco, dried herbs, and elegant mineral streaks .
Scoring & Age-Worthiness
Outstanding reviews include Decanter’s 97 pts (2018 vintage), James Suckling’s 95 pts (2016), JS 93 pts (2017) ().
Still fresh and cellar-worthy: “powerful, yet elegant, with poise and grace… will continue developing for at least another decade”.
Food Pairing
Ideal with roasted meats, game, braised dishes, hearty bolognese, and mature cheeses like Pecorino.
Origin & Terroir
Crafted on a hilltop in Sant’Angelo in Colle (1,000–1,200 ft altitude), within sandy‑clay marl soils studded with fossils.
100% Sangiovese Grosso; grapes destemmed, gently fermented in stainless steel with extended skin contact and delestage; aged 30 months in Slavonian/Slovenian oak casks plus 4–6 months in bottle before release.
Certified organic since around 2011–2013 .
Appearance & Aroma
Brilliant ruby‑red with burgundy highlights.
Aromas of wild black fruits, black cherry, sometimes bright plum notes; plus smoke, vanilla, cedar, pipe tobacco, and sweet spices.
Palate & Texture
Medium‑to‑full body, warm, dry, persistent, structured around polished, powdery tannins.
Flavors drift from dark berries to leather, clove, cedar, with echoes of tobacco, dried herbs, and elegant mineral streaks .
Scoring & Age-Worthiness
Outstanding reviews include Decanter’s 97 pts (2018 vintage), James Suckling’s 95 pts (2016), JS 93 pts (2017) ().
Still fresh and cellar-worthy: “powerful, yet elegant, with poise and grace… will continue developing for at least another decade”.
Food Pairing
Ideal with roasted meats, game, braised dishes, hearty bolognese, and mature cheeses like Pecorino.
