LAND LOCATION OF THE VINEYARDS: North -Esta 200 - 220metris.l.m.in the municipality of Montalcino COMPOSITION OF THE TERRAIN: Predominantly clay - limestone with a good presence of skeleton
YEARN YIELD PER HECTARE: 55 q.li
WINE HARVEST: Manual with a preliminary selection of grapes in the vineyard
PICKING TIME: From late September to early October WINE-MAKING AND REFINING: Freshly harvested grapes are crushed and destemmed issued to ferment in thermo-conditioned 50 hl stainless steel vats. This is followed by maceration of the grapes on the skins, the duration of which can vary from 3 to 4 weeks. This permanence depends on the degree of ripeness of the grapes. Malolactic fermentation then takes place in 30 and 50 hl stainless steel tanks. After that, the aging period begins. This phase is carried out for 60% inbottida30 hl Slavonian oak, and for 40% in 5 Hl French oak tonneaux, for the duration that can varyfrom a minimum of 24 months to a maximum of about 30 months. Following bottling, refinement in the bottle is carried out for at least 4 months, at the end of which the product will be ready for sale ,however, 5 years after harvest
COLOR: Clear, intense ruby red
Color | Rosso |
Gradation | 13,5% vol |
Format | Bordolese 750 ml |
Consumption | 18 C° |
Grape Variety | 100% Sangiovese |
Smell | Complesso, elegante, intenso con sentori di ciliegia matura ,cioccolato lievemente speziato e floreale |
Taste | Tannini levigati, finale lungo e sapido con una spiccata acidità. Bella complessità in bocca con finale ricco e persistente |
Pairing | Ideale da servire con selvaggina o carni rosse. Se ne consiglia l’abbinamento con formaggi a pasta dure e stagionati |