Brunello di Montalcino Poggio al Granchio 2018

Description

A still red from the heart of Tuscany, Brunello di Montalcino Poggio al Granchio, produced by Val di Suga (Angelini), 14.5% ABV, 2018 vintage. A Brunello that expresses the elegance and complexity of Sangiovese, a wine that embodies the passion and dedication of a producer who has been promoting the Montalcino region for years. On the nose, it's a veritable explosion of fresh fruit with hints of cherries in alcohol, currants, blackberries, and myrtle. Intense ruby red with violet notes. On the palate, it has this unmistakable subtle entry with silky, lingering tannins. It has a savory, mineral finish that only this area can offer Sangiovese. A wine that tells the story of a land and a family, perfect for accompanying important dishes and unforgettable evenings.

Details

Perfume

It explodes on the nose with fresh fruit reminiscent of cherries in alcohol, redcurrants, blackberries and myrtle.

Color

Ruby red with purple reflections.

Taste

In the mouth, it has this unmistakable subtle opening with silky, long tannins. It has a tasty, mineral finish that only this area can give to Sangiovese wine.

Serve at:

18 - 20 °C.

Longevity:

15 - 25 years

Decanting time:

1 hour

Producer

Producer

Val di Suga (Angelini)

From this winery

• Start up year: 1969
• Oenologist: Staff tecnico aziendale
• Bottles produced: 120.000
• Hectares: 52

The Val di Suga winery is located to the north-east of the municipality of Montalcino; the building, embraced by a long row of cypress trees, welcomes those arriving from Siena to Montalcino. Much of the structure is part of the original complex, all restored and organised to best accommodate the wines during their ageing. An ample underground barrique cellar was built between 2000 and 2001. Today, the cellar has a functional wine-making area that houses the 100 and 150 hl stainless steel tanks and the original 80 and 200 hl concrete tanks. They have been restored externally and glazed internally, but all conserved in the knowledge that they are reappropriating a fundamental value and tradition.

On the other hand, the part dedicated to ageing in wood is made by adjoining rooms separated by sectors. Here are housed different woods that have been identified to enhance the other characteristics of the crus during their elevation. The original circular Slavonian oak casks of 50 and 60 hl mainly house the vintage Brunello. The 60 hl truncated cone-shaped vats are used to age Poggio al Granchio after a brief passage in barriques. The 52 hl oval casks are used for the ageing of Vigna del Lago, while the 300-litre French barriques are used for the ageing of Vigna Spuntali. Read more

Tuscany

Technical Sheet

Name	Val di Suga Brunello di Montalcino Poggio al Granchio 2018
Type	Red still
Denomination	Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Vintage	2018
Size	0,75 l
Alcohol content	14.5% by volume
Grape varieties	100% Sangiovese Grosso
Country	Italy
Region	Tuscany
Vendor	Val di Suga (Angelini)
Climate	Altitude: 400-450 m. a.s.l.
Soil composition	Galestro origin soils.
Fermentation temperature	Not exceeding 27 °C.
Wine making	After harvesting, the grapes undergo pre-fermentation maceration at a low temperature of 5-6°C. Fermentation takes place with exceptional control of temperatures no more than 27°C, pumping over and délestage techniques to enhance the fruit and mineral component of the wine.
Aging	After an initial passage in 300-litre French oak barrels, the ageing takes place in 50-60 hl casks for 24 months. It then follows 6 months in concrete vats and 18 months in bottles.
Allergens	Contains sulphites