The estate crafts their Riserva from La Vecchia in the southeast of Montalcino. Planted in the 1970s, the vineyard sits on iron-rich stony soil, reaching 400m above sea level. It opens tentatively with candied violet aromas and with air, earthier nuances of juniper and sandalwood come into play. The palate is awash with spiced red plum framed by soft, chalky tannins. With much reduced time in wood with respect to previous vintages, the 2019 exhibits admirable freshness, and that bright buoyancy should carry the wine effortlessly over the next decade.