Filo di Seta is an exceptional Brunello, the result of a
rigorous selection of hand-picked grapes from our vineyard
near Castello Romitorio.
It is a Brunello di Montalcino that expresses the wildest
and darkest essence of the area's cooler microclimate,
facing northwest.
Filo di Seta is the name of a stream that flows through the
nearby woods. The vineyards are located at an altitude of approximately 350 meters,
facing northwest, and are carefully
tended to ensure that each vine produces minimal yields and
achieves optimal ripeness.
The grapes are hand-selected in the cellar, before and after
destemming. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel
vats, with a short initial period of cold maceration
(below 20°C) on the skins for about
15-20 hours, followed by maceration
at a higher temperature that can last up to
20 days. Malolactic fermentation begins naturally
and lasts about 10 days. Between December and January, the
juice is separated from the sediment.
The wine ages in oak for about 30 months and, after
bottling, is aged in the temperature-controlled
cellars of Castello Romitorio for about 12
months before being released.
What a nose: a mix of dark peony petals and violet,
with hints of fresh and dried cherry, which reaches
directly to the brain on a higher note of polished wood.
The same aromatic fascination is immediately evident on the
palate: cherry and fragrant petals envelop and cushion the
fine yet decidedly intense tannins. An extremely
serious wine, a delightful counterpoint between a composed structure
and a flowing, almost undulating elegance, a wine that is both severe and
indulgent. Every nuance of aroma is
illuminated by the electric freshness of Sangiovese. Even
with age, when earthier and more savory notes emerge,
its floral and silky charm captivates the palate, mind, and heart
together.
(Anne Krebiehl MW)
Region: Tuscany
Training: Spurred cordon with planting density
240x75 cm
Variety: 100% Sangiovese
Harvest: Manual, with hand-selection of the grapes
before and after destemming
Aging: Approximately 30 months in oak
Aging: Approximately 12 months in bottle before
release
silk thread
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tasting notes
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