Montefalco Rosso DOC Riserva – 2013
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Introduction
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Embodies the bolder spirit of its little brother Montefalco Rosso, with a similar composition of Sangiovese, Sagrantino and Merlot. The special vineyard sites and location for this wine rival textural and body characteristics of even the best Brunello di Montalcino.
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Vineyard Profile
- Appellation: Montefalco DOC
- Cultivation: 100% sustainable
- Vine Age: 25 years
- Soil: Limestone, clay
- Elevation: 250 meters ( 820 feet)
- Density: 5,500 vines/hectare (2,227 vines/acre)
- Training: Spurred cordon
- First Year of Production: 1993
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Vintage Report
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An extremely rainy spring led to mild temperatures in August and September. This created conditions for optimal grape maturation.
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Vinification
- Aging: 20 months in French oak barriques; minimum 6 months aging in bottle
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Technical Information
- Varietal Composition: 70% Sangiovese, 15% Sagrantino, 15% Merlot
- Alcohol: 14.5%
- TA: 5.5g/L
- p H: 3.61
- RS: 1 g/L
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Tasting Notes
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Bouquet of wild cherries preserved in spirits, chocolate, violets, vanilla and exotic spices. Full bodied and round, perfectly balanced with vibrant, velvety tannins.
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