C amponovo is the area north of the village of Montalcino, near the Altesi Castle. The vineyards, planted in 2000, lie at 350 metres a.s.l. (1148 ft a.s.l.) with a north-west exposure. The clay soils and the microclimate give wines with a good openness and a firm and refined tannin.
> Grapes:
Sangiovese grosso
> Vinification:
Loose grape pressing and fermentation with maceration on the skins for 25 days. 1 racking per year, continuous flow slow bottling with air purification system.
> Ageing:
3 years in oak barrels