CLASSIFICATION:

Rosso di Montalcino DOC

 

GRAPE VARIETIES:

100% Sangiovese (Brunello).

 

GROWING LOCATION:

Castelnuovo dell’Abate, Montalcino (Siena).

 

VINEYARD:

Montalcino area, facing south-west, altitude 380 - 400 m a.s.l.

 

CULTIVATION - HARVEST:

Runner system cultivation (double curtain), manual harvest with grape selection in the vineyard and in the cellar.

 

MATURATION AND REFINEMENT:

Alcoholic fermentation under controlled temperature in concrete tank. Malo-lactic fermentation in barriques. Maturation 6-7 months in Allier oak barrels of 54 hl. and minimum 3 months of bottle refinement.

 

TASTING NOTES:

Colour: Very intense and lively ruby red with a purple nuance.

Nose: Ripe cherry and plum, delightful with its young fragrance.

Palate: Intense and full entry ending with a pleasantly tannic and tangy finish.

 

ALCOHOL CONTENT: 14.50% vol.

 

RECOMMENDED PAIRINGS:

All courses of a meal, particularly grilled red meats

 

SERVING TEMPERATURE: 16°-18°C.

 

BOTTLE SIZES AVAILABLE: 0.75 l.

 

RATINGS:

90 points James Suckling (vintage 2010), 91 points Decanter (vintage 2011).

 

PRODUCTION:

34.000 bottles.

CLASSIFICATION:

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

 

GRAPE VARIETIES:

100% Sangiovese (Brunello).

 

GROWING LOCATION:

Castelnuovo dell’Abate, Montalcino (Siena).

 

VINEYARD:

Montalcino area, facing south-west, altitude 380 - 400 m a.s.l.

 

CULTIVATION - HARVEST:

Runner system cultivation (double curtain), manual harvest with grape selection in the vineyard and in the cellar.

 

MATURATION AND REFINEMENT:

Alcoholic fermentation under controlled temperature in concrete tank. Malo-lactic fermentation in barriques. Maturation 36 months in Allier oak barrels of 16-33-54 hl and minimum six months of bottle refinement.

 

TASTING NOTES:

Colour: Clear and intense ruby red.

Nose: Evident fruit blends with vanilla and sweet leaf

tobacco.

Palate: Full and round entry, generous mid-palate and a persistent and intriguingly tangy finish.

 

ALCOHOL CONTENT: 15% vol.

 

RECOMMENDED PAIRINGS:

Game, grilled red meats and mature cheese.

 

SERVING TEMPERATURE: 16°-18°C.

 

BOTTLE SIZES AVAILABLE: 0.75 l.

 

RATINGS:

90 points Wine Spectator (vintage 2009), 98 points James Suckling (vintage 2010).

 

PRODUCTION:

45.000 bottles.

 

CLASSIFICATION:

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

 

GRAPE VARIETIES:

100% Sangiovese (Brunello).

 

GROWING LOCATION:

Castelnuovo dell’Abate, Montalcino (Siena).

 

VINEYARD:

Montalcino area, facing south-west, altitude 380 - 400 m a.s.l.

 

CULTIVATION - HARVEST:

Runner system cultivation (double curtain), manual harvest with grape selection in the vineyard and in the cellar.

 

MATURATION AND REFINEMENT:

Alcoholic fermentation under controlled temperature in concrete tank. Malo-lactic fermentation in barriques. Maturation 36 months in Allier oak barrels of 16-33-54 hl and minimum 6-8 months of bottle refinement.

 

TASTING NOTES:

Colour: Defined, intense and transparent ruby red. Nose: Tempting notes of fruit and flowers, with fresh

spices and liquorice.

Palate: Potent and decisive entry, tight, considerable and silky tannin, closing with a full and important finish.

 

ALCOHOL CONTENT: 14.50% vol.

 

RECOMMENDED PAIRINGS:

Good company, to fully appreciate its elegance.

 

SERVING TEMPERATURE: 16°-18°C.

 

BOTTLE SIZES AVAILABLE: 0.75 l.

 

RATINGS:

93 points Wine Spectator (vintage 2009).

 

PRODUCTION:

8.000 bottles.

CLASSIFICATION:

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

 

GRAPE VARIETIES:

100% Sangiovese (Brunello).

 

GROWING LOCATION:

Castelnuovo dell’Abate, Montalcino (Siena).

 

VINEYARD:

Montalcino area, facing south-west, altitude 380 - 400 m a.s.l.

 

CULTIVATION - HARVEST:

Runner system cultivation (double curtain), manual harvest with grape selection in the vineyard and in the cellar.

 

MATURATION AND REFINEMENT:

Alcoholic fermentation under controlled temperature in concrete tank. Malo-lactic fermentation in barriques. Maturation 42 months in Allier oak barrels of 16 hl. and minimum 12 months of bottle refinement.

 

TASTING NOTES:

Colour: Distinctive red, dense and transparent. Nose: Wild berries accompanied by fresh spices and

dried leaf of tobacco.

Palate: Full and austere entry, generous and tangy, and ready to face the passage of time.

 

ALCOHOL CONTENT: 14.50% vol.

 

RECOMMENDED PAIRINGS:

Also excellent on its own, enjoyed with friends.

 

SERVING TEMPERATURE: 16°-18°C.

 

BOTTLE SIZES AVAILABLE: 0.75 l.

 

RATINGS:

93 points Wine Advocate (vintage 2008), Tre Bicchieri Gambero Rosso.

 

PRODUCTION:

5.400 bottles.

CLASSIFICATION:

Toscana IGT - Supertuscan

 

GRAPE VARIETIES:

20% Sangiovese 80% Cabernet Sauvignon.

 

GROWING LOCATION:

Castelnuovo dell’Abate, Montalcino (Siena).

 

VINEYARD:

Montalcino area, facing south-west, altitude 380 - 400 m a.s.l.

 

CULTIVATION - HARVEST:

Runner system cultivation (double curtain), manual harvest with grape selection in the vineyard and in the cellar.

 

MATURATION AND REFINEMENT:

Alcoholic fermentation under controlled temperature in concrete tank. Malo-lactic fermentation in barriques. Maturation 18 months in French oak tonneau and small barrels then minimum 6 months of bottle refinement.

 

TASTING NOTES:

Colour: Deep ruby red.

Nose: Mix of fresh fruit and jam with hints of vanilla

when young, it then becomes deep and ethereal. Palate: Broad and persistent with smooth tannins.

 

ALCOHOL CONTENT: 14.50% vol.

 

RECOMMENDED PAIRINGS:

Grilled and stewed red meat.

 

SERVING TEMPERATURE: 16°-18°C.

 

BOTTLE SIZES AVAILABLE: 0.75 l.

 

PRODUCTION: 6.200 bottles.