The colour is an intense red with purple hints. The nose offers intense, ripe black fruits with a hint of vanilla from the oak. Above all, it has breed and elegance and the noble tannins lend a velvet texture and long finish.

• Vintage year: 2011
• Grape varietal: 60% Sangiovese, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon;
• Name of chateau: Barbanera s.r.l.
• Country of origin: Italy;
• Wine producing region: Tuscany;
• Sweetness: dry;
• Volume: 75 cl.

The 2008 vintage of this wine, was awarded like "The Best Red Italian Wine" in 2012 by Luca Maroni's Famous Italian Guide ("Annuario dei migliori vini italiani - Yearbook 2012 of the Best Italian Wines), with 98/99 points. A result that was equalled in 2014 with the 2011 vintage awarded another time as "The Best Red Italian Wine" with 98/99 points.