A Very Good Year (4 Star Rating)
First year in which the acknowledgement DOCG was given
Weather conditions:
A very cold winter, scarce rains and moderate temperature during spring and summer. Dry autumn. Late harvest with grapes of excellent quality .
Colour:
Deep dark red, with orange hues due to ageing.
Bouquet:
Ethereal with clear chocolate hues in evidence on a bouquet of tertiary scents
Taste:
Surprising for its great freshness that promises further capacity for development and preservation. Of remarkable persistence, with a pleasant aftertaste of woodland fruit.
Alcohol content:
13,8%
Total acidity level:
6.8 g/l
Dry extract:
27.1 g/l
Polyphenols:
66.2 C
The organoleptic and chemical analyses were carried out at Col d'Orcia in September 2003
