Product Overview
Vineyard & Winemaking Details for Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2018
Vineyard:
- Altitude: 300-500 meters above sea level
- Aspect: South, southwest-facing slopes
- Soil: Pliocene clays with marl
- Training System: Cordon spur, transitioning to Guyot
- Yield: Approximately 65 quintals per hectare (q.li)
- Average Production per Vine: 1.3 kg
Wine:
- Variety: 100% Sangiovese
- Alcohol Content: 14% Vol
- Total Acidity: 5.7 g/l
- Serving Temperature: 18°C
Winemaking:
- Traditional vinification methods employed.
- Fermentation: Two weeks of natural, spontaneous fermentation.
- Aging: 38 months in 30hl and 54hl French oak barrels.
- Bottle Aging: Minimum of 6 months.
Tasting Notes:
- Color: Ruby red with purplish hints.
- Aroma: Complex with distinct notes of prunes and morello cherry, complemented by mineral scents, licorice, and tobacco.
- Palate: Well-integrated tannins, still vigorous, leading to a very long finish.