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Rosso di Montalcino DOC

by Macioche · Tuscany, Italy

AppellationRosso di MontalcinoDOC
TypeRed
GrapesSangiovese
Alcohol14.0%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyFull-bodied
Serve at18–20 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
MaciocheTuscany, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The vineyards lie at around 450 m above sea level, on soils rich in limestone and gravel.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested entirely by hand, from late September to early October. Fermentation takes place in cone-shaped wooden vats under strict temperature control, using natural yeasts, and lasts 30 days. Malolactic fermentation follows.

Ageing

The wine ages for 12 months in oak barrels, then spends a further 2 months in bottle before release.