THE WINES
Tuscan Red I.G.T.
Production area: the communal territory of Castel del Piano.
Exposure vineyards and altitude: south/ 400 mt over the sea.
Vines and vineyards growing system: spurred cordon with 4000 plants per hectare.
Average age of the vines: 10 years.
Maximum yield of grapes: 65 quintal per hectare.
Grapes variety: Sangiovese 60%, Merlot 30%, Cabernet Sauvignon 10%.
Grape harvesting time: beginning of September, beginning of October.
Wine-making: stainless steel containers of 80 hl. with temperature control at a maximum of 28° C., for 25 days of which 2 for pre-fermentation steeping at 15° C.
Malolactic fermentation: complete.
Ageing: 12 months in stainless steel containers and 12 months in Slavonian oak casks of 40 hl. each
Improvement and refining in bottles: 4 months.
Color: red with ruby color.
Scent: nuance of fresh little wood fruit.
Taste: fresh and soft with a good aromatic persistence.
Alcoholic strength: 14,5%
Matching: pasta with meat sauce, meats and cheeses.
Serving temperature: 18°C after being settled.
Rosso di Montalcino
D.O.C.
Production area: the communal territory of Montalcino.
Exposure vineyards and altitude: south 200 mt over the sea.
Vines and vineyards growing system: spurred cordon with 4000 plants per hectare.
Average age of the vines: 20 years.
Maximum yield of grapes: 55 quintal per hectare.
Grapes variety: Sangiovese 100%.
Grape harvesting time: end of September, beginning of October.
Wine-making: stainless steel containers of 80 hl. with temperature control at a maximum of 28° C., for 25 days of which 2 for pre-fermentation steeping at 15° C. Malolactic fermentation: complete. Ageing: 12 months in Slavonian oak casks of 30 hl. each.
Improvement and refining in bottles: 4 months.
Color: clear and shining with intense ruby red color.
Scent: intense and fragrant, with a nuance of fresh soft fruit.
Taste: fresh and dry with long aromatic persistence.
Alcohol grade: 14,5%
Matching: pasta with meat sauce, risotto, pork and veal.
Serving temperature: 18°C after being settled. It is wise to decant it into a decanter so that it can breathe and be savored in complete purity.
Brunello di Montalcino
D.O.C.G.
Production area: the communal territory of Montalcino.
Exposure vineyards and altitude: south / 350- 400 mt over the sea.
Vines and vineyards growing system: spurred cordon with 4000 plants per hectare.
Average age of the vines: 30 years.
Maximum yield of grapes: 55 quintal per hectare.
Grapes variety: Sangiovese 100%.
Grape harvesting time: end of September, beginning of October.
Wine-making: stainless steel containers of 80 hl. with temperature control at a maximum of 28° C., for 25 days of which 2 for pre-fermentation steeping at 15° C.
Malolactic fermentation: complete
Ageing: 36 months in French oak casks of 10 hl. each.
Improvement and refining in bottles: 12 months.
Color: limpid and brilliant wine with ruby red tending to lively garnet color with ageing.
Scent: intense and lasting with nuances of brush lands, aromatic woods, small fruit, vanilla and fruity jam, all combined.
Taste: elegant and harmonic body with a long aromatic persistence.
Alcohol grade: 14,5%.
Matching: red meat, games and aged cheese. It is also considered the perfect wine to drink in front of fire place while relaxing.
Serving temperature: 18°C.-20°C. after being settled. For an old wine it is wise to decant it into a decanter so that it can breathe and be savored in complete purity.
Brunello di Montalcino
D.O.C.G. Riserva
Production area: the communal territory of Montalcino.
Exposure vineyards and altitude: south 400 mt over the sea.
Vines and vineyards growing system: spurred cordon with 4000 plants per hectare.
Average age of the vines: 30 years.
Maximum yield of grapes: 55 quintal per hectare.
Grapes variety: Sangiovese 100%.
Grape harvesting time: end of September, beginning of October.
Wine-making: stainless steel containers of 80 hl. with temperature control at a maximum of 28° C., for 25 days of which 2 for pre-fermentation steeping at 15° C.
Malolactic fermentation: complete
Ageing: 48 months in French oak casks of 10 hl. each.
Improvement and refining in bottles: 12 months.
Color: limpid and brilliant wine with ruby red tending to lively garnet color with ageing.
Scent: intense and lasting with nuances of brush lands, aromatic woods, small fruit, vanilla, coffee, fruity jam, all combined.
Taste: elegant and harmonic, great body with a long aromatic persistence.
Alcohol grade: 14,5%.
Matching: red meat, games and hard cheese. It is also considered the perfect wine to drink in front of fire place while relaxing.
Serving temperature: 18°C.-20°C. after being settled. For an old wine it is wise to decant it into a decanter so that it can breathe and be savored in complete purity.