VINEYARD: 8 Ha in a historical site located right below the ancient walls of Montepulciano, at 500 mt altitude. 15 year old vines, espalier and Guyot training-system, 4.500 plants x Ha. 90% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot.
WINEMAKING: Grapes are handpicked the first week of O.tober and fermented into red wine in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature with selected yeasts; maceration last for 5 days. The wine ages for 8 months in stainless steel tanks prior to bottling and release on the market
| APPELLATION |
Rosso di Montepulciano Doc |
| VINTAGE |
2006 |
| GRAPE COMPOSITION |
90% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot |
| TYPE |
Red / Dry |
| VINEYARD | 7 Ha in a historical site located right below the ancient walls of Montepulciano, at 500 mt altitude. 15 year old vines, espalier and Guyot training-system, 4.500 plants x Ha. |
| SOIL |
Clay and shale with veins of sand, over a Tufo chalk mother-rock |
| ALCOHOL |
13% |
| PRODUCTION |
55.000 bottles |
| AWARDS |
Gambero Rosso 1 Glass / Parker 88 points |
| 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 5 days. The wine ages for 8 months in stainless steel tanks prior to bottling and release on the market. |
| FOOD CHOICE |
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| Producer Home page: |
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