NAME:
Rosso di Montalcino DOC.
VARIETIES:
100% Sangiovese.
GROUND:
More alluvial terrain with traces of
calcareous marls.
ALTITUDE:
From 280 to 310 meters above sea level.
VINEYARDS:
From 22 to 12 years.
TRAINING SYSTEM: Cordon
rammed, organic farming.
VINTAGE:
The winter season was
quite mild with no rain
frequent but guaranteed
a good reserve, the month of March
very placid, anticipated about
budding a week. A
unexpected frost in April and summer
quite torrid, they put a
the vineyards that responded were put to the test
very actively thanks to the techniques
of good agriculture implemented.
Thanks to these, the screws have
demonstrated great strength and have
had energy to overcome the drought
summer, keeping theirs active
physiological functions and permitting
constant and correct maturation.
During the summer, despite the heat
during the day, excursions were recorded
very interesting night thermals
which ensured quality
of the fantastic grapes allowing the
formation of bunches with veraison
perfect, concentrated and very healthy.
HARVEST:
12 -20 September.
VINIFICATION:
Pre-fermentation maceration a
cold, spontaneous fermentation e
maceration on the skins for 10 days
in steel tanks at temperature
controlled. Sangiovese selected for
preserve freshness and fruity profile.
AGING:
French and Slavonian oak barrels
(10-50 hl) for approximately 9 months.
ALCOHOLIC CONTENT:
14.5% by volume.
TASTING NOTES:
Lively ruby ??red, with aromas of
cherry, red and large berry fruits
salinity surrounded by notes of scrub
Mediterranean. On the palate it is fresh, direct
with integrated tannins and marked flavor.
TEAM:
Bernardino Sani
TO. & Winemaker
Francesco Monari
Agronomist & COO
Roberto Caporossi
Internal winemaker
Margherita Mascagni
Export Manager