Rosso di Montalcino Sheet Vintage 2015

CLIMATE: It is a year of excellence as it has not been seen for many years. The climate was mild, with a very hot summer but with rains that helped the grapes reach the right degree of ripeness

CONSORZIO DEL BRUNELLO RATING: 5 stars

HARVEST: end of September, first week of October

GRAPE: 100% sangiovese grosso

VINIFICATION: Light pressing fermentation in stainless steel at controlled temperature, maceration on the skins for 8-10 days

AGEING: 6 months in French and Slavonian wood casks from 35 to 60 Hl then 3-4 months in bottle

PRODUCTION: 80.000 bottles

ANALYSIS: Alcool svolto(%): 13,50, Acidità totale (g/lt.): 5,5, Acidità volatile (g/lt.):0,25, SO2 Totale (mg/lt.): 70, SO2 libera (mg/lt.) 21, pH: 3,60, Estratto secco netto (g/lt.) 29,4

DESCRIPTION: Soft and well balanced, good-bodied. Rosso di Montalcino is a real Baby Brunello. In Camigliano comes from the same vineyards and from the same grape, Sangiovese Grosso. Every year we decide how many bottles of wine we need and we make a sort of declassification of Brunello. The nose is very fruity, with a good acidity and soft texture, balanced very well. It almost an every day wine. The tannin and the alcohol have a good combination. The after taste id fruity and mineral, with a good persistance James Suckling: This is an excellent Rosso with lots of hazelnut, dried-cherry and berry character. Medium body, firm and silky tannins and a flavorful finish. A baby Brunello indeed. Drink or hold

GASTRONOMIC ACCOMPANIMENTS: it goes well with dressed pork products, mature cheeses and fairly strong-flavoured main dishes