Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Col d'Orcia

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Col d'Orcia

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

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