| Herkunftsbezeichnung |
DOCG Brunello di Montalcino
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| Klima |
Altitude: 350 m. a.s.l. Exposure: South, South-West. |
| Weinbereitung |
Before the fermentation the grapes were subjected to a cold pre-fermentative maceration which consists in cooling the grapes at a temperature of 16°C in an environment protected by CO2. This process increases the extraction of polyphenols and aroma compounds. The regular alcoholic fermentation followed and lasted 16/17 days at a controlled temperature of 27°-28°C. |
| Ausbau |
In small-medium size oak barrels (2,25 – 15 hl) for the first months. Later it completed the aging in larger oak barrels, for a total period of two years and then is bottled at least 4 months before the release. |
| Speiseempfehlung |
Perfect for important dishes, roasted or grilled red meats, game, venison, stewed wild boar. Excellent with mature cheeses. |