Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2019

Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a DOCG red wine produced by the Le Macioche winery. It goes without saying that we are located in the province of Siena in the municipality of Montalcino, perhaps one of the best-known names when it comes to wines, especially important reds. The Sangiovese vineyards are grown on hills 450 meters above sea level. The clayey soil with the presence of galestro outcrops allows for good drainage; the vines' roots descend deep enough to support the grapes even in particularly dry years. Geological conformation, altitude and exposure have created a perfect mix where the Sangiovese grapes are able to give their best, giving life to a Brunello of superior quality. The vine training system is the classic Guyot. It is ideal for arid and poor soils to allow the vines to make the most of the available resources. The cultivation is strictly organic and the harvest is done by hand in September. At the winery, after the grapes have passed through the destemmer, they are soft pressed; the resulting must is immediately placed in steel tanks to begin fermentation for 10-12 days. The next step is racking with transfer into wooden containers for malolactic fermentation. By March-April, the Brunello is ready for long years of aging in oak barrels, culminating in a final period of refinement in bottle. After many years of waiting, those fortunate enough will be able to taste a wine with unique and unparalleled characteristics.