The preponderance of grape varieties of great class: Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, makes Parrina Riserva a wine of considerable nobility. As it matures its tannins and acids harmonise and gently merge into the flow of alcohol and glycerine, softening its innate austerity into a refined whole. The wine in characterful, of detenni-led presence, wellstructured and with an unmistakable, decisive personality. Grape varieties: 70% Sangiovese 20% Cabernet Sauvignon 10% Merlot. Vinification: The wine cornes from grapes grown on optimally-exposed sites, painstakingly selected to eliminate any imperfect berries. The vinification takes place in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature, keeping the must on its skins for around 10-12 days. Maturation and ageing: One year minimum in barrique is followed by four months in bottle. This gives an ideal interplay between the softening effect of the oak mid the wine's intrinsic structure, thereby producing fascinating nuances of flavour. Characteristics: appearance: deep ruby red with garnet, hints, completely bright and clear; bouquet: full and persistent, noble and complex, most notably reminiscent of fresh straw, taste: velvsty and harmoniously gentle, its softness supported by a firm structured, rich in ectract.