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| Ghenea 2005 - Sovana Superiore Sangiovese D.O.C. |
| Production area: | Manciano, Toscana |
| Type of land: | Hilly with light slope. The soil is gravely, rich in limestone, and low in organic matter, of medium grain size, well balanced in nutrients. |
| Vineyard: | Area: ha 4.20, density of the vines: 4.000/ha, training system: low spur pruned cordon. |
| Grapes: | Sangiovese 85%, Syrah 15%. |
| Vinification system: | Skin contact for about 14 days and repeated assembling, in little stainless steel tanks of 5000 litres. |
| Refining method: | 6 months in Slavonia oak 25 hl and 750 l barrel, then 4 months in the bottles. |
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