The grapes come from the vineyards Rancia Piccola and Poggiolo, the first also called Mastro Raro, adjacent and similar to that of Rancia. The best-known and most wydely-planted red grape in the world, Cabernet Sauvignon, was planted here, right in the locus of the Felsina terroir at its most classic. First vintage 1987.

Denomination
Indicazione Geografica Tipica Toscana.

Grape Variety
100% Cabernet Sauvignon.

Growing area
The grapes come from the vineyards Rancia Piccola and Poggiolo.

Vineyard density
About 5.400 vines per hectare.

Training system
Simple Guyot with 5-8 buds.

Harvest
Only hand picked.

Vineyard age
Since the mid-80s were carried out detailed investigations on the grounds of the property to identify the most suitable clones and realize grafting and replanting took place between 1990 and the early 2000s.

After the quality-selected clusters are de-stemmed and pressed, the must is fermented and macerated in stainless steel for 16-20 days at 28°C and 30°C, with programmed punchdowns and daily pumpovers. In March-April, the new wine goes into new French oak barrels; after 18-20 months of maturation, the final blend is assembled, bottled, and ages in glass a minimum of 8-10 months.

Deep red with shades of purple and violet. Aromas of berries, tobacco, leather and black tea, without any particular herbal or grassy notes. Consistent, warm and harmonious on the palate. Good elegance and persistence with ample finish.