Arcanum is located in the commune of Castelnuovo Berardenga in the southeast corner of Chianti Classico. Bordered by the ancient walled town of San Gusme, not far from Siena, the estate can trace its roots to the pre-Roman Etruscan civilization. The winery produces three Bordeaux-style blends featuring Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The estate encompasses 10 different mesoclimates and 12 distinct soil types, including galestro, the most prized of Tuscany. More than 80 hectares
(200 acres) of vines are broken in 63 small blocks planted to the varieties that best match the terroirs. The estate’s range of growing conditions ensures that, even within the confines of the region’s notorious vintage vagaries, specific blocks and varieties will shine every year. Arcanum wines are made by Pierre Seillan, an international winemaker who has gained recognition for his work in Bordeaux and California. The winery produces three wines per vintage, each expressing a different aspect of the estate’s personality. Arcanum, the pinnacle of the three offerings, is primarily Cabernet Franc. The wine is rich, dense and luscious, with exotic aromas of violets, roses and raspberries. The Merlot-based Valadorna is plush and structured, with a strong sense of minerality in the finish. A voluptuous Bordeaux-style blend, il fauno di Arcanum, embodies the diversity of the estate
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