VINEYARD: 30 Ha in the prized Argiano locality, at 500 mt altitude. 35 year old vines, espalier and Guyot training-system, 4.500 plants x Ha. 90% Sangiovese, 5% Canaiolo, 5% Colorino and Mammolo.
WINEMAKING: Grapes are handpicked the first week of October and fermented into red wine in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature with selected yeasts; maceration last for 14 days. The wine ages for 18 months in a mix of 30 Hl Slavonia oak casks and French oak tonneaux, prior to bottling and release on the market.
| APPELLATION |
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Docg |
| VINTAGE |
2004 |
| GRAPE COMPOSITION |
90% Sangiovese – 5% Canaiolo – 5% Mammolo |
| TYPE |
Red / Dry |
| VINEYARD | 5 Ha situated in the Argiano sub-zone, at 400 mt altitude. 30 year old vines, 4.500 plants per Hal., Espalier training-system |
| SOIL |
Clay and shale with veins of sand, over a Tufo chalk mother-rock |
| ALCOHOL |
13.5% |
| PRODUCTION |
35.000 bottles |
AWARDS |
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| TASTING NOTES |
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| WINE MAKING |
Grapes are handpicked the first week of October and fermented into red wine in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature with selected yeasts; maceration last for 14 days. The wine ages for 18 months in a mix of 30 Hl Slavonia oak casks and French oak tonneaux, prior to bottling and release on the market. |
| FOOD MATCH |
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| Producer Home page: |
Bindella |
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| WINE REGION: |
 Tuscany |
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