Rosso di Montalcino Doc
Description
PRODUCTION AREA
The estate vineyards are located in the south and west of Montalcino (250/450 m above sea level)
SOIL COMPOSITION
Calcareous – clay – sandy silt
GRAPE VARIETIES
Sangiovese 100% , spurred cordon trellissing
Average 5.500 vines/ha
PRODUCTION METHOD
Hand harvested, selection prior to pressing.
Maceration and fermation for 20/25 days in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks (26/28°C)
60% aged for 6 months in French oak barriques (225 l) and the remaining 40% in oak casks (10/30 hl) and bottle aged for at least 12 months
DESCRIPTION
Intense shining ruby red color. Fruity bouquet with good finesse with violets and berries, fresch taste, fruity mellow, good stuff and great balance.
PAIRINGS AND SERVICE
Excellent pairig for the entire meal, particularly with past, seafood, medium ripe cheese.
Suggested service temperature 18° C
ALCOHOL CONTENT
14% vol.