VINEYARD: 15 Ha in a historical site located right below the ancient walls of Montepulciano, at 500 mt altitude. 35 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 October and fermented into red wine in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature with selected yeasts; maceration last for 10 days. The wine ages for 12 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 |
100% Sangiovese |
| TYPE |
Red / Dry |
| VINEYARD | 15 Ha in a historical site located right below the ancient walls of Montepulciano, at 500 mt altitude. 35 year old vines, Espalier training-system, 4.500 plants x Ha. |
| SOIL |
Clay and shale with veins of sand, over a Tufo chalk mother-rock |
| ALCOHOL |
13.5% |
| PRODUCTION |
45.000 bottles |
| AWARDS |
Gambero Rosso 2 Glasses / Parker 90 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 10 days. The wine ages for 12 months in a mix of 30 Hl Slavonia oak casks and French oak tonneaux, prior to bottling and release on the market. |
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