Made from vines grown in the tiny south facing vineyards overlooking the sulphur spa at Saturnia, fermented in 25 hl vessels with medium maceration. Elevato by 2 months in stainless steel followed by 6 months in small oak botte. 'Vivius' means 'life' in Latin

Excellent nose with cherries most evident and ideally judged vanilla. Slight tartness of raspberries on the palate but smooth and ever so slightly tannic.

Bright ruby red, full bodied, matured, Morellino (Sangiovese) with a little Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, ABV 13.5%, serve 16 to 18^oC