IGT Red Tuscany Organic

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

Grape varieties:
80% Sangiovese Grosso, 10% Sauvignon, 10% Merlot

Orientation:
Southeast slope of the hill of Montalcino

Altitude (asl):
250 – 300 m

Soil:
Medium hill, compact deep gray-blue limestone marl and soft stone. Rich in trace minerals

Forms of vine training:
Raising vines by hand. Vineyard planting scheme 3 mt x 90 cm, cordon spur. Perfect ventilation according to 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:
2 months in bottle for aging

Alcohol content:
13% – 14% (depending on vintage)

Acidity:
5.50 g/l

Sugars (reducers):
0.3 – 0.5 g/l

Net dry extract:
30 g/l

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

Characteristics:
Deep ruby red, characteristic fresh and intense fruity aroma, dry, warm, tannic and harmonious

Serving temperature:
8° – 10°C in wide-mouthed crystal glasses

Recommended pairings:
Antipasti, spaghetti, handmade pasta with seafood, oysters, grilled fish, prawns, seafood, berry desserts.

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