Item Number: 7239 UPC: 8032049607027

Country: Italy
Region: Tuscany Sub Region: Tuscany
Appellation/AVA: Toscana IGT
Vintage: 2008
Grape(s): 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Type: Wine - Red
Bottle Size: 750ml Pack: 6
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 14.5
Vineyards: All the grapes are grown on the Isole e Olena estate’s 49 hectares of vineyards, 5 of which are planted to Cabernet Sauvignon. The vineyards are situated on the Western boarder of the Chianti Classico zone, at approximately 350-400 meters above sea level. The vineyards are south-southwest facing.

Vinification: Grapes were harvested on the second half of October and the must was macerated on the skins for fours weeks. During this time, delestage and pumping over took place twice a day. After the malolactic fermentation was complete, the wine was racked into barrel. Fermentation took place at temperatures over 30°C.

Aging: 100% barrel aged: 40% new oak (French and 3% American) for 24 months. The wine is released 2 years after bottling and has a potential up to 15 years.