A Supertuscan of aristocratic personality. Schidione, which is the name of the medieval spears used for roasting wild game, symbolises its roots buried deeply in the Montalcino tradition of great “meditation” reds.

Vinification: separately for each grape variety with a long lasting maceration (18 days) including the malolactic fermentation . Aged in barriques of Tronçais wood for 24 months Blending for nearly 6 month in stainless steel. Grape variety: Sangiovese grosso BBS11 40%, Cabernet Sauvignon 40%, Merlot 20% . Longevity: more than 50 years.

Color: intense ruby red with garnet tones.

Nose: elegant and complex with notes of spices and vanilla

Palate: dry, ample, vanilla tannins, very persistent

FOOD: important meat dishesand game, seasoned cheeses.