DENOMINAZIONE DI ORIGINE CONTROLLATA E GARANTITA Vineyards: North-East side of Montalcino hill in the Canalicchio area, 300 mt altitude above sea level. Soil: strong clay composition, rich of nutritive elements, as Magnesium, Potassium, Boron and Manganese. Grape variety: Sangiovese with careful selection of the grapes from Vigna della Creta.