Val di Suga
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Vigna del Lago
Vigna del Lago, located on the northern side of Montalcino, captures the essence of a lighter, more feminine style of Brunello di Montalcino. The vineyard's continental climate and predominantly clay soils create ideal conditions for producing wines with elegance and finesse. These factors contribute to a more refined expression of Sangiovese, with a graceful balance and subtle complexity. Vigna del Lago showcases the delicate, yet expressive nature of the land, reflecting the unique terroir of this distinguished site in Montalcino.
Vigna del Lago, named after the small lake adjacent to the vineyard, was the site of Val di Suga’s first single-vineyard Brunello, produced in 1983. The vineyard is farmed using regenerative viticulture practices, ensuring long-term soil health and sustainability. Planted with over 20-year-old vines, it sits on clay soils with polygenic conglomerate, providing a unique structure that supports the development of complex, balanced fruit. With a northeast exposure, the vineyard benefits from cooler morning sunlight, preserving freshness and enhancing aromatic expression in the grapes.
- Region
- Tuscany
- Appellation
- Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
- Varietal Composition
- Sangiovese
- Aging
- The Sangiovese grapes are selected and hand-harvested within the identified micro-plots in the Vigna del Lago vineyard. The grapes brought to the cellar are destemmed, crushed and, after passing through the optical sorter, reach stainless steel tanks. Alcoholic fermentation is carried out by selected yeasts at a temperature between 20 and 26°C for approximately 12 days, with careful attention to the frequency of pumping over for polyphenolic extraction. At the end of fermentation, post-fermentative maceration begins, lasting 15-20 days at a temperature of about 30°C. The wood aging process involves 24 months of maturation in large Slavonian oak barrels, followed by 6 months aging in concrete, and a minimum of 6 months in bottle.
- Alcohol
- 14.64%
Pale ruby color with fresh orange and “chinotto amaro” notes complexed by hints of dry flowers. The palate is slender and nervy with silky tannins and long-lasting finish.
Wine Advocate
94 Points
2019
“This does indeed show a precise mineral note that stands out, but you also get dark fruit, rich Morello cherry and a pretty herbal end note. The wine is very Mediterranean in spirit with a rich mouthfeel, sweet but solid tannins and balanced freshness. You can't go wrong with this textbook Brunello.”
— Monica Larner, 2023
