Size: 6.5 hectare enclave
Altitude: 310 to 361 metres
Exposure: from South-East to South-West (150°)
Plots: Cantina di Sopra, Cantina di Sotto, Pero, Campaccio di Sopra, Campaccio di Sotto, Orto
Climate: Mediterranean, well-ventilated
Soil: clay schist mixed with calcareous marl and alberese rock fragments
Vines: selected Sangiovese clones deriving from half a century of research:
- 4 exclusive Mazzei massal selection
- 3 Chianti Classico selection (2000/1, 2000/5, 2000/7)
- F9, T19
Rootstock: 110R, 420A, 779P, Kober 5BB
The estate covers a total surface of 9.4 hectares, 6,5 of which form the clos of IPSUS, endowing all characteristics to produce a spectacular Sangiovese.
Il Caggio is located at an altitude of 310 and 361 meters above sea level, with vineyards exposed partially southeast and the majority southwest.
The soil is composed mainly of calcareous clay and marly limestone from the Upper Cretaceous era.
Going into further detail, the soils can be divided into two macro categories, "Caggio" and "Cantina".
The “Caggio” soils are medium skeletal Cambisols, deriving from calcareous clays. These are deep and well drained terrains, with good water availability thanks to reserves which naturally accumulate in this type of soil.
The area of "Cantina" is composed by both Regosols and Cambisols, mainly with little limestone and little skeleton, therefore deep (or moderately deep) clayey loam. They are medium well drained soils with moderate to little water availability.
The terroir of Il Caggio boasts excellent characteristics that result in high-quality grapes, subsequently enhanced through a vinification and an aging that combines tradition, state-of-the-art techniques and meticulous attention to every stage of the production process.
