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Wine of great pedigree produced in extremely limited quantity and endowed with all the characteristics that reward extensive cellaring. The grapes fort his wine come from the 5.04 hectare (12acres) vineyard called Molin Vecchio named after an old flour mill situated on the valley bottom. At about 290 to 320 meters (~1,000ft) in elevation, just outside the town of Montepulciano, this vineyard lays with in the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG appellation.
Specifications
- Article code: VN100062
- Ean code: 8003015714353
- Size: Red Wine 0.75L
Exposure
Southern exposure on rolling hillsides.
Year of implantation
Planted in 1995 at a density of 2.80x0.8 meters (~9x3 ft), equivalent to 4,464 vines/ha (1,860/ac).
Breeding system
Trained to a bilateral cordon with vertical shoot positioning.
Grapes used
Sangiovese Clone A548 80%, Cabernet Sauvignon clone CL15 10% and Syrah clone 470 10%, all on 420A rootstock. Other grapes present in the vineyard but not utilized are Canaiolo, Colorinoand Merlot.
Terrain characteristics
Sandy clay with limestone from the Pliocene era (6 million years ago).
Trend of the year
The 2012 Vintage is characterized by wines of excellent quality, with high characterized by wines of excellent quality, with high polyphenols and alcohol levels. These characteristics have contributed to well-balanced wines with a flavor profile particularly true to variety and to its territory, ideal for a very long cellaring.
Vinification
Small lot fermentation at 25-30°C (77-86°F) using indigenous (wild) yeast. Fifteen-day maceration with frequent aerations, pump-overs and punch-downs of the cap for optimum polyphenol extraction.
Maturation
Started during the primary fermentation it continued for 10 days after being drawn off the lees.
It was placed in small (lt.225) new French and American oak barrels for 12 months
Bottle ageing
In our temperature-controlled cellar for over 45 months.
Color
Dark, deep, blackish-ruby hue.
Perfume
Bold and intense, with blackberries and licorice, black pepper and a hint of vanilla.
Taste
Full-bodied palate with exceptional dark fruit intensity and spice. Big structured with well-integrated, supple tannins and a long, persistent finish.
Analytical data
- All'atto dell'imbottigliamento:
Alcohol 13.76%, total acidity 5.1 per thousand, color 14.71, sugar 1.10 per thousand, polyphenols 3785 mg/l, dry extract 32.3 g/l.
Serving temperature
- 17-19 °C.
