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Vintage: 2003Content: 0,75lt.
"Cru" produced by Sangiovese and Merlot grapes grown in the 6 hectares core parcel of the Siepi vineyard, situated at an altitude of 260 m (853 ft).Concentration and complexity make it a wine with an authentic and unique temperament.
Appellation: Tuscany IgtWinery location: Loc. Fonterutoli - Commune of Castellina in Chianti (Si)Grape varieties: 50% Merlot and 50% SangioveseAlcohol: 13.80 %Total Acidity: 6.0 grams per literVineyard location: Siepi: 260 m. (853 ft) a.s.l.; south - southwestern exposureSoil: limestoneVineyards age: 11 - 23 yearsTraining system: Spur cordon-training and GuyotNr. of vines per hectare: 4,500 - 7,600Harvest: hand picked from September 6th (Merlot) and from September 22nd (Sangiovese)Fermentation temperature: 28 - 30° CPeriod of maceration: Merlot: 14 days; Sangiovese: 16 daysAging: Merlot: 18 months in new small french oak barrels (225 lt. / 70% new) Sangiovese: 16 months in new small french oak barrels (225 lt./70% new)Refining in bottle: 8 monthsProduction: 30,000 bottlesFormats: 750 ml.First vintage: 1992
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