The Sangiovese, autochthonous grape vine, situated in the sunny vineyards of the Marronaia, an ideal position for the development of a better quality of wine.  Some wines are accompanied by Canaiolo nero, Merlo and Syrah.

GRAPES PRODUCED FOLLOWING ORGANIC METHODS, CERTIFIED BY SOT ICEA TOSCANA.

Technical information of wine:

Production area:  Tuscany
Composition of land:  medium mixture of Pliocene origin  with some  clay and sandy particles
Average height of vineyard:  280 metres above sea level
Density of plants per hectare:  4000
Type of growth:  Guyot
Grape:  50% Merlot, 50% Sangiovese
Wine production:  hand picked and separation of each type of grape into crates Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a temperature of 28°c – 30°c.
Refined in wooden barrels for 12 -  15 months
Refined in bottles:  minimum 6 months

Sensory analysis

Visual exam:  very intense ruby red colour
Olfactory exam:  elegant and very persistent.  The perfumes present are very mixed.  Distinguishable hint of small red and black woodland fruits, together with a hint of vanilla and spices derived from refinement in barrels.
Taste exam:  structured and balanced,  elegant and determined, with a thick tannin taste of sweet and mature tannins.  A prolonged final taste.


Price per bottle € 18,00

Awards:
2006 - "VII Tuscan Wines Selection 2006"  Pico della Marronaia 2004 received the "Diploma di Menzione Speciale for Red Igt WInes  at the  .

2008
PICO DELLA MARRONAIA 2006
"I Vini d'Italia 2009" Espresso: three bottles -points 15/20;
"I Vini di Veronelli 2009": three stars- points 90/100;
"VIII Selezione Vini della Toscana" 2008: Diploma di Menzione Speciale