Brunello di Montalcino Sheet Vintage 2011
Controlled designation of origin
Description
Sheet Vintage 2011
CLIMATE : Rainy year in autumn winter, very hot summer, sunny harvest, good vintage considered The decision to harvest the grapes 15 days earlier balanced the effects of the heat in this summer of the Tuscan territory, returning for 2011 a harvest of high quality level
CONSORZIO DEL BRUNELLO RATING:
4 stars
HARVEST: third week of September, first week of October
GRAPE:
100% Sangiovese grosso.
VINIFICATION:
fermentation in stainless steel at a controlled temperature with racking and delestage, maceration 21-25 days
AGEING:
24 months in wood, French and Slavonian oak barrels from 30 to 60 hl
PRODUCTION:
160.000 bottles
ANALYSIS:
Alcool svolto(%): 14,00, Acidità totale (g/lt.): 5,9, Aciditàvolatile (g/lt.):0,46, SO2 Totale (mg/lt.): 80, SO2 libera (mg/lt.) 22, pH: 3,56,Estratto secco netto (g/lt.) 28,9.
DESCRIPTION: Colour: deep red with ruby highlights; Bouquet: aromas of dark berries, licorice and bitter chocolate;Taste: full body with fine and silky tannins
GASTRONOMIC ACCOMPANIMENTS:
the elegance and harmonic body of the wine permit its combination with many complex and complicated dishes such as red meat, feathered and furry game also accompanied by mushrooms or truffles.
Brunello, in addition, is excellent with cheeses: aged tomes, parmesan, Tuscan pecorino. It also makes an excellent combination with meat dishes of international cuisine or with complicated sauces. Because of its characteristics, Brunello is also a pleasant meditation wine