REGION: Toscana

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Our flagship wine provides the greatest insight into Andrea Franchetti’s approach to winemaking. The proprietary blend grown on soils of limestone, alluvial plain & clay changes each year based upon which grapes are the best from that vintage. The wine showcases the distinct terroir & grapes from this remote estate. Richness & structure, depth of flavor & complexity — these are the hallmarks of his wines.

Color: dark, full & concentrated ruby red

Nose: aromas of spice, mahogany, grilled herbs, raspberry jam, mint, blood orange & pomegranate

Flavor/Finish: blackberry, rum cake, charred meat, black licorice; very long, rich finish, with elegant tannins & lasting fruit

Varietal: 59% Cabernet Franc 41% Merot

Food Pairing: grilled meat, stewed white meat

Process: 8 months in new French oak barrique & 11 months in cement vats

Serving Temperature: 57 - 61 °F

Alcohol: 15.5%

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