Questo vino
Vineyard and terroir
The fruit comes from a single vineyard at Tenuta Friggiali, on the southwestern slope of Montalcino. The estate descends towards a broad plain bordered by cypress groves and medieval castles. Its 20 ha of vineyards lie at 200–450 m above sea level and are divided into three individually named blocks.
Strong winds regularly cross the estate, drying the vineyards quickly after rain and helping to protect the vines from common diseases. The Peluso Centolani family vinifies each vineyard separately rather than blending fruit from different sites within the DOCG zone, preserving the individual character of each site.
Vinification
The grapes are harvested in early October, destemmed and gently pressed. The must ferments for 22 days in stainless-steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 28–30 °C, with frequent punch-downs and pump-overs. Malolactic fermentation takes place in Slavonian oak casks.
Ageing
The wine spends 36 months in 30 and 50 hL Slavonian oak casks, followed by another 12 months in bottle in the cellar.
Tasting profile
Bright berry aromas lead to rich, velvety tannins and an elegant, smooth finish with considerable length.
Label / history
The name Friggiali derives from the Latin “frigidi”, meaning “fresh and airy”, a reference reflected in the estate’s regularly windy conditions.
Giovanni Peluso initially bought 4 ha with the intention of creating a hunting estate. After studying the soil and climate and consulting experts, he acquired another 16 ha and planted vineyards.
The labels are inspired by the Renaissance practice of placing bottles in woven baskets and decorating them with fabric labels bearing a pomegranate, a symbol of prosperity, wealth and fertility. The Brunello label is accented with a special gold powder; the estate uses silver powder for its Rosso labels.
