WINE CHARACTERISTICSAppellation: Brunello di Montalcino DOCGVariety: SangioveseTASTING NOTESColor: Intense ruby ??red, quite deep, brilliant.Aroma: Intense aromatics, with hints of ripe fruit, particularly plum and blueberry, giving way to complex mineral and balsamic notes.Taste: Very balanced on the palate, with a solid body and balanced tannins that blend well with the other components. Remarkable lengthy finish.Pairings: Semi-mature cheeses, roast beef.PRODUCTION TERRITORY CHARACTERISTICSAltimetry: 350 meters above sea levelArea: 1.0 hectareExposure: North-south/east facing the four winds of the hills surrounding MontalcinoSoil type: Medium-textured soils, rich in clay and calciumPlant density: 4,000 vines per hectareTraining system: Spurred cordonAverage vineyard age: 15 yearsVinification and agingYield per hectare: 40 hl/haHarvest period: Second week of OctoberHarvest method: ManualPressing: SoftContainers: Stainless steelFermentation temperature: <30°CFermentation duration: 10 daysMaceration on the skins: 28 daysMalolactic fermentation: Carried out after alcoholic fermentationAging containers: Small French and Slavonian oak barrelsAging period: 6 years as per regulations.