Vintage 2014 Organic
Production area:
Col d’Orcia own vineyard, located in Montalcino, on the hill overlooking the Orcia River, facing south. Average height above sea level of 250 meters.
Weather conditions:
Mild and rainy winter with temperatures higher than the average. The whole process of maturation was anticipated by the intense and persistent rainfalls in June and July followed by a sunny September with mild temperatures. Elegant and fine structure with low alcoholic content.
Grapes:
Sangiovese, locally called "Brunello" (the same variety used in the production of Brunello di Montalcino).
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 a delicate tannin and colour extraction.
Ageing:
12 months in Slavonian oak casks between 75 and 150 hl, followed by refinement in bottle.
Main Features
Colour:
Deep ruby red with violet hues.
Bouquet:
Ample and fruity with typical notes of Sangiovese red fruity balanced with the oak spices.
Flavour:
Good structure, soft and pleasant tannins combined with a fresh acidity. Sapid, persistent and nicely fruity aftertaste.
Alcohol content:
13.5 %
Total acidity:
5.3 g/l
Serving temperature:
18° C
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