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This wine, of great structure and concentration, is designed to reward extensive cellaring. The grapes for this wine come from the 1.01 hectare (2.4 acres) vineyard called S. Ercolano at 300 to 350 meters (~1,100ft) in elevation, just outside the town of Montepulciano (Siena).
Specifications
- Article code: VN100136
- Ean code: 6762467
- Size: Red Wine 0.75L
Exposure
southern exposure on a gently sloping hillside.
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 85%, Cabernet Sauvignon clone CL15, all on 420A rootstock, and Merlot of unknown clonal origin 15%.
Terrain characteristics
sandy clay with limestone from the Pliocene era (6 million years ago).
Trend of the year
The good seasonal progression allowed great quality fruit in terms of color extractability and sugars. These characteristics allowed for wines of great structure which are ideal for long cellaring.
Vinification
small lot fermentation at 25-30°C (77-86°F) using indigenous (wild) yeast in small cement vats. Fifteen day maceration with frequent aerations, pump-overs and punch-downs of the cap for optimum polyphenol extraction.
Maturation
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 black currants, licorice, black pepper and a hint of vanilla.
Taste
full-bodied palate with exceptional black fruit intensity and spice. Big structured with well integrated, supple tannins and a long, persistent finish.
Analytical data
- All'atto dell'imbottigliamento:
Alcohol 14.3%, total acidity 5.35 per thousand, color 13.56, sugar 1.97 per thousand, polyphenols 3,569 mg/l, dry extract 31.64 g/l.
Serving temperature
- 20°C, 68°F.
