Vintage 2011
Production area:
Montalcino, in the area allowed for the production of Chianti DOCG appellation.
Vineyard:
Gineprone derives from the presence of a large specimen of “juniper”, Ginepro in Italian, on the ground near the vineyard.
Grapes:
Sangiovese (90%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (10%).
Vinification:
Fermentation on grape skins for about 10 - 12 days at controlled temperature below 28° C in shallow, wide steel tanks (150 hl), in order to obtain delicate tannin and colour extraction.
Ageing:
Takes place in the historic cellar of Col d’Orcia; a few months in oak barrels of Slavonia and Allier oak, the same used for Brunello and Brunello Riserva aging, followed by about 4 months in the bottle for refinement.
Main Features
Colour:
Intense and bright ruby red.
Bouquet:
Ample and persistent with pleasant hints of ripe fruit, plum and spices originating from the oak.
Flavour:
Good structure, full and balanced with a long charming fruity aftertaste.
Alcohol content:
13,5%
Total acidity level:
5.4 g/l
Serving temperature:
18° C
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