CLIMATE: The vintage developed clear, net and fragrant scents, a strong acidic structure which guarantees long ageing, and an intense and bright colour. After a rainy spring, the autumn was very hot during the day and cool at night, an excursion that made the grapes particularly rich in acidity, color and perfumes. The harvest was perfect, one of the most beautiful in recent years. In May and June the weather was cool, with good rainfall, while in summer the heat was balanced, not excessive
CLASSIFICAZIONE CONSORZIO DEL BRUNELLO: 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: l’annata ha sviluppato profumi franchi, netti, fragranti, una spalla acida forte che è garanzia di un lungo invecchiamento e un colore intenso e vivace.
GASTRONOMIC ACCOMPANIMENTS: it goes well with dressed pork products, mature cheeses and fairly strong-flavoured main dishes