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It is made from a combination of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc grapes. In the glass, it displays an intense and deep colour, revealing a bouquet of ripe wild berries, plum and blackcurrant. On the palate, it is rounded and full, supported by \u003cstrong\u003evelvety tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e that are perfectly integrated. The sip reveals nuances of coffee, morello cherry and light spicy notes, finishing with a mineral progression and a long, clean persistence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vines grow in Bolgheri, in the municipality of Castagneto Carducci, in an area where the \u003cstrong\u003emaritime influence\u003c\/strong\u003e plays a fundamental role. The protection of the hills and the constant sea breezes create a \u003cstrong\u003ewell-ventilated climate\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideal for ensuring a slow and even ripening of the grapes. The soils, extremely varied, are composed of alluvial pebbles, marine sands, limestone, clay and volcanic rocks. This complex geological matrix enriches the wine's profile, giving it solidity and an excellent \u003cstrong\u003eageing potential\u003c\/strong\u003e that reflects the essence of the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction begins with a \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e followed by a careful selection of the bunches. The different varieties ferment separately in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures, with a \u003cstrong\u003elong maceration\u003c\/strong\u003e on the skins to extract colour and structure. Malolactic fermentation takes place in French oak barrels, initiating the aromatic evolution. 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On the palate, the sip is full and enveloping, supported by perfectly integrated velvety tannins that blend with elegant hints of coffee and black cherry, leading to a long, mineral and exceptionally clean finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine is produced along the Tuscan coast, in the renowned Bolgheri area. The Mediterranean climate is tempered by cool sea breezes, encouraging a slow ripening that preserves the grapes' natural freshness. The vineyards, managed according to organic farming principles, take root in an extraordinarily varied terroir. In specific areas, alluvial stony soils, marine sands, limestone and clay alternate, ensuring the vines optimal water balance and a complex structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter careful manual selection of the bunches, the different varieties are vinified separately. 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