CLASSIFICATION:

Rosso di Montalcino DOC

 

GRAPE VARIETIES:

100% Sangiovese (Brunello).

 

GROWING LOCATION:

Castelnuovo dell’Abate, Montalcino (Siena).

 

VINEYARD:

Montalcino area, facing south-west, altitude 500-620 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. Malolactic fermentation in concrete vats. Maturation 6-7 months in Allier oak barrels of 54 hl. and minimum 3 months of bottle refinement.

 

TASTING NOTES:

Color: 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: 13% vol.

 

RECOMMENDED PAIRINGS:

All courses of a meal, particularly grilled red meats

 

SERVING TEMPERATURE: 65°- 68°F.

 

BOTTLE SIZES AVAILABLE: 0.75 l.

 

PRODUCTION: 20.000 bottles.

 

CLASSIFICATION:

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

 

GRAPE VARIETIES:

100% Sangiovese (Brunello).

 

GROWING LOCATION:

Passo del Lume Spento, Montalcino (Siena).

 

VINEYARD:

Montalcino area, highest vineyards in the appellation, facing south-west, altitude 550-620 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. Maloactic fermentation in concrete. Maturation 36 months in Allier oak barrels of 54 hl and minimum six months of bottle refinement.

 

TASTING NOTES:

A firm, linear style, featuring black cherry, black currant, licorice, iron and spice aromas and flavors. Though firmly structured and compact, there's an energy here and an overall balance that makes this red compelling. Ends with a terrific finish, evoking fruit, spice and underbrush accents.

 

ALCOHOL CONTENT: 14% vol.

 

RECOMMENDED PAIRINGS:

Game, grilled red meats and mature cheese.

 

SERVING TEMPERATURE: 16°-18°C.

 

BOTTLE SIZES AVAILABLE: 0.75 l.

RATINGS:

95 points Vinous (vintage 2015), 96 points WS (vintage 2016).

 

PRODUCTION:

28.000 bottles.