Podere Le Ripi “Amore e Magia” Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Appellation: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

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Area: Toscana/ Tuscany

Grape variety: 100% Sangiovese

First year of production:2008 Rosso di Montalcino, 2015 Brunello di Montalcino

Alcohol: 14,5%

Vine training system and density: Spurred cordon, 6600 plants per hectare

Soil:Oceanic marl rich in clay and limestone

Yield per hectare:25 quintals

Harvest: Manual between the second half of September and the beginning of October

Yeast: Indigenous

Vinification: Fermentation in big open-top casks for 50 days, the first 80% of the fermentation is carried out alongside open pump overs, whereas the remaining 20% of the fermentation is done piemontesina-style (infusion)

Ageing: 26 months of aging in bigger barrel followed by 16 months in cement vats

Tasting notes: A deep ruby red, richer when compared to wines grown from our other vineyards. In the nose, it expresses itself as a symphony of aromas ranging from the intense smell of red-orange and violets to fresh balsamic herbal notes. This vineyard is characterized by a more creamy and silky taste coupled with a fun and vibrant saltiness. The 2017 vintage has been one of the warmest ones we’ve ever experienced, which is why we decided to harvest 10-12 days earlier than usual. Wines from this vintage are certainly rich and Mediterranean. But we think that with the appropriate manoeuvres in the cellar, especially thanks to a longer time spent in the cement vats, the wines have an interesting energy

Food Pairing: Serve with roast meat, aged cheeses and pasta.

Serving temperature: from 16° to 18°C