Val di Suga
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Vigna Spuntali
Val di Suga’s Spuntali is one of the oldest Brunellos crafted under the concept of single-vineyard wines. Sourced from the Spuntali vineyard, it embodies the unique characteristics of its sandy soils and Mediterranean climate. The site’s ideal conditions allow Sangiovese to ripen exceptionally well, reaching remarkable levels of generosity. The wine reflects the purity of the land, showcasing the vineyard's ability to produce wines of depth, balance, and notable expression. With a deep connection to the terroir, Spuntali highlights the full potential of Montalcino’s renowned growing environment.
Vintage Factsheets
Val di Suga’s Spuntali vineyard covers 15 hectares at an elevation of 300 meters above sea level. The soils, rich in sands from degraded Pietraforte stone, ensure excellent drainage and promote grape concentration. The vineyard is planted with over 30-year-old vines, which produce grapes with depth and complexity. This combination of altitude, soil, and mature vines creates a perfect microclimate for Sangiovese Grosso, resulting in a wine that beautifully reflects the unique terroir of Montalcino with balance and elegance.
- Region
- Tuscany
- Appellation
- Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
- Varietal Composition
- Sangiovese
- Aging
- The Sangiovese grapes are selected and handharvested within the identified micro-plots in the Vigna Spuntali vineyard. The grapes brought to the cellar are destemmed and, after passing through the optical sorter, reach stainless steel tanks. The whole berry fermentation conducted by selected yeasts involves careful extraction with short daily pump-overs lasting approximately 1215 days, at a temperature between 20 and 26°C. After alcoholic fermentation is completed, post-fermentative maceration begins at 30°C and lasts 20 days. The wood aging process includes an initial 6-month period in French oak barriques, followed by a second phase in large 25-hectoliter Austrian oak barrels for 18 months. Aging in concrete continues for an additional 6 months before bottling, where the wine rests for 18 months.
On the nose it shows combination of candied orange note with spices and Mediterranean herbs (thyme mint rosemary). The palate shows supple fruit wrapped tannins with creamy long savory texture.
Wine Advocate
95 Points
2019
“A very rich wine with dark fruit and nutty aromas of Thai peanut sauce, praline and walnut husk. The finish has a dry side, which gives the wine a more accessible overall personality, but it also shows a hint of soft cherry that breaks up the austerity you get on the finish.”
— Monica Larner, 2024
