Chance has played a fundamental role in the production this wine. In 1970 the Marquis of Pancrazi decided to re-plant the vineyards in the Bagnolo estate, which is part of the administrative area of Montemurlo in the province of Prato. Due to an error on the part of the nurseryman, the Pinot Nero variety of grapevine was planted instead of Sangiovese, which is more common in this area. It was only after several years that the company became aware of the error, which the nurseryman naturally owned up to. The grapes are harvested by hand in perforated trays. Pinot Nero Villa di Bagnolo matures for twelve months in finely-grained French oak barrels. Every year a third of the barrels are replaced with new ones. Before being put on the market, the wine in laid in the cellars of the Marquis of Pancrazi for twelve months.
It is a deep ruby colour with a dark, purplish reflection. It has a full, strong bouquet, which is of great elegance and complexity, and has a predominant note of fruits of the forest jam, vanilla, and a hint of liquorice, white truffles and aromatic wood. It tastes full, warm and as mellow as velvet but with a good body. It is flavoursome and well-balanced, with an aristocratic background of ripe blackcurrants, toasted nutmeg and oak that lingers in the mouth.
