The Greve district in the northern portion of Chianti Classico, south of Florence in Tuscany. 105 acres of vine planted at altitudes ranging from 1,150 to 1,480 feet in Verrazzano’s limestone-rich soil. Though present in warmer, southern areas of Chianti Classico, limestone is unique to Verrazzano in the cooler, northern portion of the district. The soil here is extremely lean and stony (43% lime, 29% clay, 28% sand). Fertilization is entirely organic

Wine maker notes

Fermentation at a controlled temperature of 75°F, with delicate pumping over and a 5 day maceration period. The wine is aged in large Slavonian oak barrels for about 10 months

Technical notes

12.5% abv