Production zone:
Commune
of Montalcino
Grape Varieties:
100%
Sangiovese
Vineyards facing and altitude:
South / 350 metres above sea level
Training system:
Cordone
speronato
Average age of vines in production:
15 years
Harvest period:
First
days of October
Vinification:
In
steel tanks of 100 hl; 18 days of maceration at
the controlled temperature of 25° - 28° C.
Ageing: 4
years total, 2 in oak casks and tonneaux
Bottle ageing: 4
months at least
Average yearly production: 20.000
bottles of 0,750 lt.
Organoleptic characteristics:
Colour:
The wine is visibly limpid,
brilliant, an intense ruby red color, with reflections of garnet.
Bouquet:
intense, persistent, full and
ethereal, revealing the aromas of spices, forest floor, small
red fruit and rich perfumed roses.
The taste:
The wine
is elegant, harmonious, with long aromatic persistence, balanced
tannins and well rounded, with a dry and persistent finish.
Temperatura di servizio:
18 °C, Stappare la bottiglia almeno 2-3 ore prima di servire,
Meglio se passato in decanter al fine di arieggiare il prodotto,
servire in bicchieri balloon di cristallo
Serving Temperature:
18° C.
It is advisable to uncork the bottle at least 2 — 3 hours before
serving. The wine benefits from being decantered in order to aeriate
the wine. Serve in crystal balloon glasses.
Recommended food accompaniment:
Red meats, game, mushroom
and truffle dishes, aged cheeses such as Parmigiano Reggiano
and Tuscan Pecorino. An excellent wine for meditation.
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