Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Col d'Orcia

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Col d'Orcia

Vintage 2004

 

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:
Optimal weather conditions. Good spring raininess, not excessive temperatures in July and August with a few beneficial rainfalls. The vines have led grapes to perfect maturation. After some very early vintages, in 2004 there is a return to a “normal” harvest time, with beginning on September 20th for Sangiovese.

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 2003 yield: 61 q/ha.

Vinification:
Fermentation on the skins for about 18-20 days, at controlled temperature below 30° C. in 150 hl wide and shallow stainless steel tanks, designed and built in order to extract tannins and colour efficiently but delicately.

Ageing:
4 years, 3 of which in 25-50 and 75 hl oak casks from Slavonic and Allier followed by at least 12 months of refinement in bottles placed in storage at controlled temperature.



Main Features

Colour:
Deep ruby red.

Bouquet:
Ample and inviting. The spices of the oak enhance the varietal fruit of plum and violet.

Taste:
Excellent structure, powerful but delicate tannins. Rich in complex and inviting nuances typical of a great vintage. Very pleasant aftertaste.

Alcohol content:
14,0%

Total acidity level:
6.2 g/l

Serving temperature:
18° C

Pour the wine into ample glasses

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