Extra Virgin Oil

Municipality of Production:
Historic Boundaries of the Municipality of Montalcino (Siena, Tuscany)

Grape variety:
100% Sangiovese Grosso, called in Montalcino "Brunello"

Orientation:
Southeast slope of the hill of Montalcino

Altitude (a.s.l.)
250 – 300 m

Soil:
Medium hill, deep blue-gray compact limestone marl and soft stone. Rich in trace minerals
Vine training forms
Hand-trained. Vineyard planting scheme 3 mt x 90 cm, cordon spur. Perfect ventilation according to the best agricultural practices

Age of vineyards:
25-35 years old

Planting density:
3800 plants

Production level per hectare:
65 quintals of grapes

Processing:
Manual selection in the vineyards, grape selection, destemming, cryomaceration, maceration in special vinification tanks, selected indigenous yeasts

Vinification:
Cryomaceration, maceration in special, high-performance stainless steel vinification tanks, indigenous yeasts selected by the University of Florence (DNA Sangiovese Program year 2007 run by the Consorzio del Brunello di Montalcino)

Maturation:
12 months in 25 hl premium Allier oak barrels, 4 months in bottle for aging

Alcohol content:
14.5% – 15% (depending on vintage)

Acidity:
5.50 g/l

Sugars (reducers):
0.3/0.5 g/l

Net dry extract:
35 g/l

Released to the market:
January 1 of the year following the harvest

Characteristics:
Clear, brilliant with a bright garnet color. Intense ruby red tending to garnet with age, intense characteristic bouquet, persistent, broad, ethereal, dry, warm, tannic, robust and harmonious. Aromas of underbrush, fragrant wood, berries, vanilla and jam. Elegant and harmonious body, vigorous, firm with a long aromatic persistence.

Serving temperature:
18° – 20° C in wide-mouthed crystal glasses

Recommended pairings:
Excellent with roasts, game, aged cheeses. Meditation wine

Packaging:
Superior Bordeaux shape bottle, aluminum capsule, TCA and TCB free premium certified natural corks