Castello di Fonterutoli, 2009 Poggio alla Badiola, Toscana.

Grapes: 70% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15%Merlot.

Vinification: The vineyard is located at Badiola with an altitude of 450 m. a.s.l. The exposure is to the west and southwest. There are between 3,000 and 6,000 vines to the hectare, and the grapes are hand picked at the beginning of October. The fermentation temperature is around 32° C, with a maceration period of 15 days. Maturation is in stainless steel tanks and then small barrels of American oak for six months.

Tasting Notes: This wine is made from Sangiovese grapes, by one of Tuscany's best producers. Delicious, plummy, damson fruit flavours with smooth, integrated tannins.