Vintage 2006
Production area:
Montalcino (Siena), near the small village of Sant'Angelo in Colle. Hilly vineyards with southern exposition.
Vineyard:
Average height above sea level of 250 meters
Grapes:
Pinot Grigio. Vintage 2006 yield: 77 q/ha. Manual harvest with rigorous selection of the bunches.
Vinification:
The grapes were picked from September 7 to 13, only in the early morning hours to avoid high temperatures. Soft pressing was followed by an overnight decanting of the juice to allow the settlement of rough impurities, at a temperature of 12-14°C, without any use of SO2. The juice was then aerated a few times to remove the pink colour of this variety in a natural way. Fermentation took place over 15 days at temperatures between 18 and 20°C. Malolactic fermentation was only partially done. Early bottling at the end of January.
Main Features
Colour:
Straw yellow with greenish hues.
Bouquet:
Releases, strongly, all the inviting characteristics of this noble variety, picked at its optimal ripeness: hawthorn, pineapple, pear and citrus.
Taste:
The full and sapid body is perfectly e balanced by a refreshing acidity and leads to an intriguing and persistent aftertaste.
Alcohol content:
13%
Total acidity level:
4.8 g/l
Serving temperature:
10-12° C
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