Vintage 2001
Production area:
Montalcino – Siena – S. Angelo in Colle. Hilly lands enjoying a favourable southern exposition which grants the vineyards with the blessing of the sun rays the whole day long. Average height 300 mt above sea level.
Weather conditions:
Vintage characterized by the rough frost of April 16th, which drastically reduced quantities luckily to the advantage of quality. A wave of heat on the last week of July and the first of August considerably anticipated harvest: the fist Sangiovese was picked on September 3rd.
Grapes:
Particular clones of Sangiovese, locally called “Brunello”. Manual harvest with rigorous selection of the best bunches in the vineyard at first and subsequently on a selection table in the cellar. Maximum yield allowed by the Production Regulation is 80 q/ha. Vintage 2001 yield: 41 q/ha.
Vinification:
Fermentation on the skins for about 18-20 days, at controlled temperature below 30° C. in 150 hl wide and short stainless steel tanks, designed and built in order to extract tannins and colour efficiently but delicately.
Ageing:
4 years, 3 of which in Slavonic and Allier 50 and 75 hl oak casks followed by at least 6 months refinement in bottles placed in storage at controlled temperature.
Main Features
Colour:
Intense ruby red, with evident youthful hues.
Bouquet:
Complex, fresh, ample and deep. The spices of the oak are integrated with harmony in the inviting varietal fruit.
Taste:
The full and still slightly tannic structure is incorporated in a rich and pulpy body, promising a remarkable aging potential. An enveloping harmony leads into a warm and long aftertaste.
Alcohol content:
14,0%
Total acidity level:
5.7 g/l
Serving temperature:
18° C
Pour the wine into ample glasses |
