1 BOTTLE X 75cl.

It's a pure Merlot that owes its name to a small stream that

flows near the property. When Rita and Virgilio removed

two Merlot barriques from production in 1994, they perhaps didn't think they had

created what would become an international cult wine. From those vines planted in 1988, thanks to their location, the soil composition, and the microclimate, this one-of-a-kind wine comes to life.

First Italian wine to achieve a 100/100 rating from Robert Parker

Production area: Alta Maremma, Colline Metallifere area

Denomination: IGT Toscana Merlot

First vintage produced: 1994

Vineyards: 100% Merlot

Plant density: 8,500 vines/ha

Training system: Spurred cordon

Soil type: Clayey with medium-high levels of gravel,

rich in minerals and pink marble, a basic rock found in our soils

Vineyard management: Integrated pest management

Harvest: Hand-picked in 10-kg crates

Harvest: 2nd-3rd week of September

Vinification: Temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, 10 days of fermentation, 25 days of post-fermentation maceration

Aging: 18-20 months in new French oak barriques

; Bottled in the summer, it is left to age in the bottle for

a few months before being released.

Average production: 15,000 bottles

Serving temperature: 15-18°C

Profile: Bright ruby ​​red. On the nose, crisp red fruit, balsamic notes, hints of spice with notes of cumin, tobacco, and sensations of freshly cured leather. On the palate, it is perfectly balanced, with an elegant tannic texture and notes of tobacco and licorice. The long finish rounds out this wine, making every sip an unforgettable experience.

Pairings: Red meat dishes, roasts, grills, game,

aged cheeses