Description
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. Wines from 2019 are certainly rich and Mediterranean.
Food Pairing: Serve with roast meat, aged cheeses and pasta.
Serving temperature: from 16° to 18°C
