Production Area: Chianti Classico

An intense bouquet with hints of blackberry, raspberry, violets and vanilla.

Its large, mellow, velvety body has a full and generous flavour, rich in tannins

Its is ruby red with purple hues.

20 months, part in tonneaux and part in barriques Bottle ageing: 3 months

It is usually October before the Sangiovese and other grapes bought in from the area are harvested for the production of Rocca Guicciarda.

January 2001