Size | 75cl |
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Vintage | 2019 |
ABV | 14.5% |
Country | Italy |
Region | Tuscany |
Sub-Region | Montalcino |
Main Grape | Sangiovese (100%) |
Expression | Red, Richly Textured and Full-Bodied |
Tasting note
Powerfully structured, this is an austere, warm, amply flavoured wine with a deep ruby to brick-red colour and a richly complex, dry, full and soft palate. A muscular, full-bodied wine with great richness.
Viticulture
Grapes: Sangiovese 100% - Soil: Marn, sand, limestone and clay - Altitude: from 250 to 550 mt - Age of the vines: from 15 to 60 years - Exposure: East/South/West - Yeld of grapes: <5 tons per hectar - Number of vines per hectar: 5.000 - Method of rearing: spurred cordon
Vinification
Vineyards at 350-500m a.s.l., SE exposure, 15-year-old vines in gravelly soil with clay. Hand-harvested late Sept to early Oct. 3-week fermentation with skin contact, aged 2 years in French and Slovenian oak. Further 6 months' rest post-bottling before release.
Food Match
Brunello di Montalcino is the King of Tuscan wines. It should accompany strongly flavoured meats and game.
Closure | Natural Cork | ||
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Suitable for | Vegans Vegetarians | ||
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pH | 3.53 | ||
Total Acidity | 5.7g/l Tartaric | ||
Residual Sugar | 1.3g/l | ||
Allergens | Sulphur | ||
SKU Code | 24556119 |