Colline Lucchesi “Tenuta” (Red) 2017

This wine from Tenuta di Valgiano is made from 60% Sangiovese with 40% made up from Cigliegiolo, Canaiolo, Colorino, Barbera, Tazzelenghe, Syrah and Merlot. Here the vines are older, and the soil is from the pre-glacial era, dating back some 60 million years! This wine is the clock of time in time due to its huge ageing potential.

Terroir: Sand and Clay

Age of the vines: 35-40 years old

Vinification: Grapes are hand-harvested // crushed by feet for gentle tannin extraction // aged in French oak barrels for between 15 to18 months and then aged for 12 months in the bottle.