Lively ruby red color with violet reflections. Fruity and refined on the nose with scents of cherry, violet and orange peel and hints of cardamom, wild herbs and spices. Succulent red of notable character with crisp and persistent fruit and dense yet silky texture tempered by smooth tannins and ample acidity in a long finish of great finesse.

Le Chiuse played a key role in the vineyard holdings of the legendary Biondi-Santi family since the late 18th century. Handed down, generation-to-generation the current owner, Simonetta Valiani is the great granddaughter of Ferruccio Biondi-Santi. Simonetta inherited the estate and decided to start producing wine under the Le Chiuse name in 1993 with the help of her husband, Nicolo Magnelli and their son, Lorenzo. Until then, the vineyards were rented to her uncle, Franco Biondi-Santi, which were at the time used for Biondi-Santi's Riserva bottling. The vineyards are planted with a form of Massal selection in order to maintain the genetic heritage of the estate. Budwood from 60-70 year old vines of the BS 11 Sangiovese clone, personally selected by Tancredi Biondi-Santi for these vineyards, is grafted onto American rootstock. To maintain the highest quality, yields are carefully controlled. The yields here are half that demanded by consorzio rules. The winery's gravity-fed cellars are state-of-the-art.

Alcohol by Volume: 12.5%

Varietal: SANGIOVESE