La Gerla rents and fully farms this 2-ha vineyard in Castelnuovo dell’Abate in the southern part of the appellation.   Though in the Brunello zone, the vineyard was not designated as such the last time the Montalcino registry was open.  The vines were planted in 2001, on the young side, so La Gerla prefers to make a younger, fresher wine from it.  Harvest was September 15th.  Fermented in stainless steel, aged in used Slavonian oak botti for 2 months. 20,000 bottles made.