BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO D.O.C.G.

Grapes 100% Sangiovese, called “Brunello”

Production area South-west side of Montalcino

Soil characteristics Marly and not very clayey 

Height of the vineyards 450 mt a.s.l.

Plantation of vines Cordone speronato

Density of plants 3.500 plants/in the old vineyards; 6.000 plants/in the new ones

Date of harvest The first half of October

Fermentation method Grapes are picked from the bunch and softly squeezed.

The maceration takes place in stainless steel vats for a period of 22 days with repeated wine-pressings and delestages. During this phase the alcoholic fermentation is completed and controlled at a temperature of 30°C.

Maturing method After the fermentation method has been completed,

the wine spends 2 years in Slavonian oak barrels of 50 hectolitres. It is then aged for another 6 months in stainless steel vats, and for at least 12 months in the bottle before being put on the market, which takes place at the beginning of every fifth year after the harvest.

Colour Intense ruby-red, with a tendency to garnet-red

Perfume Characteristic, intense and long-lasting

Taste Complex, robust, well-balanced with expressive tannin

Couplings Red meat and game, matured cheeses and complex dishes

Drinking temperature 18 °C, to uncork 1-2 hours before being served  

Specifications Alcohol content: 13,50%;

                              Total acidity: 5,60 g/l;

                              pH: 3,74; Extract: 34 g/l

Awards TA: 92

               WS: 90

               WE: 90