| grapes |
100% Sangiovese Grosso |
 |
production area |
Montalcino, Siena • Tuscany |
| annual production (750ml bottles)
|
6.000 |
| vineyards general information |
| Average altitude (above sea level): |
400 mts |
| Ground: |
Marl, alberese. |
| Breeding: |
Spur cord. |
| Plants per hectare: |
5.000 |
|
winemaking |
Wine making process carried on in stainless steel tanks
at controlled temperature; then aged for 10 months in oak
barrels and maturing for another 2 months in bottle. |
organoleptical
characteristics |
Color: intense ruby red
with reflections garnet. Bouquet: it offers a fine intensity and fragrance in which can be
recognized the scents of small fresh fruits and a light
touch of cherry. Taste: appears
dry, with good strength and freshness, along with a notable
aromatic persistence. |
matching food |
It combines well with dishes of pasta prepared with meat
sauces, fowl, mushrooms or truffles; complex rice, main
courses of pork or veal with sauces. |
