Giovanna Ciacci Sant’Antimo is made from Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot grapes. It is a warm, sensual, and elegant wine with characteristics unique to its varietals but also representative of the land. Aging in barriques for about a year gives it optimal structure and good longevity.
 
Varietals: 50% Syrah, 25% Cabernet-Sauvignon, 20% Merlot e 5% Petit Verdot

Growing method: Single spurred cordon.

Harvest: Control of the maturation and selection of the best grapes; manual gathering of the grapes in small baskets; quick transfer to the wine cellar.

Winemaking:  Light destemming and crushing; alcoholic fermentation at controlled temperatures with frequent pumpovers; medium maceration on the skins with constant sampling and chemical analyses to determine the optimal date for racking.

Aging: Aged in French barriques for 8-10 months followed by aging in the bottle for at least 4 months.