06/10/11

90% Sangiovese (Prugnolo Gentile), 5% Colorino and 5% Mammolo from the 93ha Fattoria del Cerro, the largest private estate producing
Vino Nobile. Vines are 10 - 30 years old, planted at 3,300 - 5,000vines/ha and were harvested by hand with a yield of 50hl/ha. The grapes
were fermented at 24 - 26°C in stainless steel tanks with aeration and pumping over. 30% of the final blend spent 12 months in French oak
barriques and 6 months in Slavonian oak casks; 70% spent 18 months in Slavonian oak. Winemaker Riccardo Cotarella. Suitable for
vegetarians and vegans. Alc 13.0%, TA 5.8g/l, pH 3.52, RS 1.1g/l. Special Offer: Save 25%, £12.99 - £9.69 from 19/10/11 to 08/11/11 and
from 07/12/11 to 03/01/12. Waitrose Wine Direct and 248 branches.

Violet-scented. This definitely appears fruit-led on the nose. In the mouth, it’s woody, balanced and elegant. Good.

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