Riserva 2005
Production area
Montalcino - Siena - Locality Sant'Angelo in Colle. Hilly lands enjoying a favourable southern position, giving a wonderful sunny exposure all day long. Average height: 300 m above sea level.
Weather conditions:
The rainy cold winter delayed the blooming of about 10 days (April 10-15) Typical hot summer. The maturation has been slow but very balanced thanks to a rainy fresh autumn
Grapes:
Particular clones of Sangiovese, locally called "Brunello". Manual harvest, characterized by a rigorous selection of the best bunches. A second selection takes place on the cellar selecting table. Maximum yield allowed by the Production Regulation is 80 q/ha. Vintage 2005 yield: 65 q/ha
Vinification:
Fermentation on the skins at controlled temperature below 30° C in wide steel tanks in order to obtain maximum and delicate tannin and colour extraction.
Ageing:
4 years in Slavonic and Allier oak casks followed by 1 year refinement in bottles placed in storage at a controlled temperature.
Main Features
Colour:
Intense ruby red.
Bouquet:
Ample, inviting, complex. Typical aromas of wild ripe berry and plum fruits.
Taste:
Intense, persistent with great structure. Silky in the mouth with ripe and enveloping tannins. Warm, pleasant and long aftertaste. Perfect balance between ripe fruits notes and oak.
Alcohol content:
14%
Total acidity level:
5.9 g/l
Serving temperature:
18° C
Pour the wine into ample glasses |
