FIAMMÆ

Fiammæ · I

Fiammæ

The most recent wine made by the Gondi brothers has the powerful, clearly drawn countenance of a traditional wine and, at the same time, the bearing, character and freshness of a wine of singular aromas.

Thus a new vision of Sangiovese takes shape.

Fiammæ · II

Terroir

From the first Etruscan vines to the recognition granted to Chianti Rufina by Cosimo III de’ Medici, the journey has been a long and richly rewarding one. The terroir of galestro, clay and calcareous sediment gives this wine great structure and longevity.

Fiammæ · III

One vineyard, two barriques

After the harvest, half the grapes are pressed at once and half left to dry for a month. Fermentation then takes place in two barriques.

Fiammæ · IV

Fermentation and ageing

The grapes rest for eighteen months in two different French oak barriques: the wine from the fresh grapes in a medium-toast barrique, that from the dried grapes in one of more austere and powerful character. From the one comes a fruity, rounded wine; from the other, a full-bodied one. The blend of the two barriques defines the complex soul of Fiammæ.

Fiammæ · V

Power and persistence, balance and freshness

These are the dominant traits of Fiammæ, a wine of brilliant ruby red with faint purple reflections. The nose is intense and complex, with notes of cooked red fruit to the fore: cherry and strawberry harmonise with spiced notes of vanilla, clove and almond, closing with delicate hints of coffee and chocolate.

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Fiammæ · VI

A symbol carved in stone

From the flames carved by Giuliano da Sangallo, which burn on the label, a singular wine was created, born of a project of heart and soul, bearing the colour of passion.

Fiammæ · VII

Two brothers, two souls

Fiammae is the highest expression of this meeting.