Questo vino
Vineyard and terroir
The vineyards are situated on the hills of Montalcino at different elevations and remain exposed to sunlight until sunset. Their average altitude is 250 m. Vines selected for this wine are more than 20 years old and grow in mixed clay soil rich in skeletal material. The training system is a balanced bilateral cordon.
Grapes
100% Sangiovese Grosso.
Ageing
The wine matures for 36 months in Slavonian oak barrels, with a small portion placed in barriques and tonneaux. This is followed by 12 months in small French oak barrels and six months of bottle refinement.
Technical data
Alcohol: 14.5%. Annual production is 5,000 bottles.
Tasting profile
Ruby red with warm garnet nuances. The bouquet is ethereal, intense and complex, with berry fruit accompanied by balsamic and spicy notes. The palate is full-bodied, well structured, austere and tannic, yet balanced, elegant and persistent. A published tasting note by Eric Guido for Vinous describes crushed black cherry, ashen stone, rose, candle wax, mineral-edged red fruit and cedar spice, with lively acidity and a chewy close marked by firm tannins, sour cherry and licorice.
Serving and pairing
Serve at 18°C in a grand balloon glass. Pair with red meat, game or aged cheeses.
