ORIGIN
From the vineyard in "Sergnana" in the district of Provaglio d'Iseo. The vineyard sits on the flanks of a mountain which rises right behind the first low hills. The vines face due south overlooking almost all of eastern Franciacorta.

SOIL COMPOSITION
The soil is in great part the result of the decomposition of local rocks and cyclical alluvial deposits from nearby mountain rivers. The texture of the soil is mostly clay mixed with decomposing rock. Grass is grown between the rows wile the rows themselves are worked mechanically. The only intervention is the spreading of organic fertilizer once every four years.

VINES
Cabernet sauvignon and Merlot selected from French clones that are particularly well-suited to the environment. The vines are trained using the guyot method.

WINE-MAKING METHOD
The two types of vines are harvested at different times. Both are closely watched to catch the best moment to cut the grapes from the vine. They are collected in small containers, gently removed from the bunches and stalks and turned into wine in stainless steel using their natural autocloning yeasts. The uncontrolled fermentation process may reach temperatures of 32-33°C. Four pressings are made daily during fermentation though fewer towards the end of the sugar transformation. Static maceration follow for a few days. When the wine is racked, some is put into small wooden barrels of first, second or third use and some into glass-lined vats. It completes its maturation there for 12-15 months and only at the moment of removal from the barrels does the "Cuveè" take place between the Cabernet sauvignon, Merlot and small quantities of Barbera and Nebbiolo in order to follow the traditional process of Franciacorta red. Several months after preparation of the "Cuveè", bottling takes place. The bottles are laid down in cool cellars where they complete their maturation.

ORGANOLEPTIC CARD
The "Vino del Cacciatore" is medium ruby red. It has a good nose with suggestions of cherry and bilberry. Alongside this is the spiceyness of the Cabernet and the sweet, roasted tints of wood. The wine is strong on the palate with a dash of vanilla and sweetness. Pleasing too are the dashes of fruit which complete the overall presence of this complex, powerful wine.