This vineyard is located on the eastern side of
Montalcino, at an altitude of
between 260-310 meters above sea level. Facing north/northeast, the
soil is of the type: "Formazione della Pietraforte", clayey
soils with compacted sandstone banks with
very variable thicknesses from centimeter to meter,
of an intense brown color.
Grape variety
Sangiovese 100%
Plant density
4,500 plants/hectare
Production per hectare
8,000 kg of grapes
Harvest
The grapes are harvested by hand at the end of September
Vinification and refinement
The alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless
steel vats at a controlled temperature, the
maceration times are: two days of cold
maceration at 10°C and 5-6 days at 25-28°C during
fermentation. Malolactic fermentation
takes place in concrete vats. The wine is then
aged for 10/12 months in oak barrels of
20-30 HL.
Bottles produced
15,000
Alcohol
14%
Sensory characteristics
The color is ruby ??red, the nose has a clear
and intense aroma. It recalls small red and black fruits,
enriched with balsamic notes. On the palate it
has a good structure, full, balanced, with
silky tannins. Good persistence with a fresh finish
that recalls the first olfactory notes.