Rosso di Montalcino D.O.C. is made from 100% Sangiovese di Montalcino grapes harvested from the Altesino and Castelnuovo dell’Abate vineyards. Rosso di Montalcino is aged in Slavonian oak barrels for around 8 months before going on sale about a year after the harvest. It is a brilliant ruby red colour with a persistent bouquet of fresh fruit and ripe berries. To the palate, the wine is well-balanced, offering flavours of cherry, plum and berry.
Grape variety: Sangiovese 100%.
Fermentation: Traditional.
Ageing: 7 months in Slavonian oak barrels.
Refinement: 3 months in bottle.
Ageing capability: 8/10 years.
Color: Ruby red, intense, limpid, brilliant.
Bouquet: Fine, persistent, elegant and pleasantly fruity and fragrant.
Flavor: Structured with a harmonic and velvety texture, resulting with a pleasant vinous finish.
Food combination: Grilled meat, stews with poultry and game, medium aged cheese.
Alcohol in volume: 13,00/13,50%.
Serving temperature: 18°C (64°F).
