Sangiovese from a small parcel (Vigna Monsignore, 0.50 hectare) in the heart of Montalcino. Mixed soils consisting of both clay and chalk, with vines in easterly exposure – giving great balance between the warmer south and cooler northern side, allowing for a slow ripening of the fruit.
Long maceration with gentle punch downs during alcoholic fermentation at maximum 28 degrees Celsius, in traditional 25 hectoliter oak casks. After that maturation for 30 months in French tonneaux, of which half new, and a further 36 months of maturation in bottle. The resulting wine shows great concentration, elegance and finely grained tannins.
Deep, ruby colour with tuilé tinges. A restrained bouquet of black fruits and savoury herbs and spices, with floral undertones, and hints of toast and caramel. On the palate, a rich mouthfeel and full body, with lots of black cherry, raspberry, toast, mocha, nutmeg, spices and firm yet fine-grained tannins. Freshness and a long, concentrated finish. An exceptional wine that is ready to drink but which will improve in bottle until at least 2034.
Facts
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Grape Variety
Sangiovese 100% -
Region
Toscana -
Comune
Montalcino (SI) -
Vineyard Parcel
Vigna Monsignore -
VINEYARD PARCEL SIZE
0.5 hectare -
ALTITUDE
320 metres -
SOIL
Clay mix, very rich in skeleton -
EXPOSURE
East -
AGE OF VINES
20 years -
VINE DENSITY
6,000 per hectare -
PRESSING
Soft pressing -
MACERATION
21 days, with skins, cap submerged -
FERMENTATION
Soft extraction, only punch-downs, max. 28°C (oak casks, 25HL) -
AGEING
30 months in tonneaux (French oak, 50% new) -
ALCOHOL BY VOLUME
14% -
PRODUCTION
1,300 bottles
