WINE OVERVIEW
In 1985 Cosimo Loia and Antonietta Palazzo planted the Sangiovese Grosso vines destined for the Brunello, which they began to vinify in 1990, first as Rosso di Montalcino, with the help of their children. Then in 1994, when the vines reached the nine years of age necessary for the grapes to ripen properly, they finally celebrated the first harvest of Brunello di Montalcino.
Noteworthy Distictions
Tasting Notes
The structure is that of a younger wine; simple and fresh with hints fruit on the nose. The fruity notes carry over to the palate making for an elegantly delicious wine.
Food Pairing
Great with grilled or roasted meats, pasta dishes, cold cuts and medium-aged cheeses.
Tech Details
The vineyards are located on the South-East facing side of Montalcino, overlooking Val d'Orcia. Protected from the sea breezes coming in from the west. This well-ventilated area guarantees an optimal microclimate, without humidity stagnation and wetness during the growing season and natural protection from the main vine diseases (botrytis and downy mildew).
- Harvest: The grapes are picked by hand during the end of September and early October.
- Soil: Dry & stony. The soil is mostly composed of "galestro" pure marl, small areas of limestone and sand with layers of skeleton and rocks.
- Fermentation: Vinification in steel vats of 30/40hl, spontaneous fermentation without adding yeasts, maceration lasts approximately 20-22 days at a controlled temperature of 84°F.
- Aging: 12-15 months in 20/25hl oak casks. Refined in bottle for 3 months prior to release.
- Varietal Composition: 100% Sangiovese
- Region: Tuscany, Italy
- Avg Elevation: 980-1150 feet
- Avg Age of Vines: 26 years
- PH: 3.2
- Alcohol: 14.5%
- Size: 6/750ml
- UPC: 803288003011
