Rosso di Montalcino DOC 2021 Tenuta la Fuga

The Land

Production Area:

made with grapes from the La Fuga vineyards located in the south west Montalcino area, on the Camigliano historical side.

Altitude:

about 350 mt a.s.l.

The Grape

Grapes:

Sangiovese 100%.

Planting densities:

4000–5500 plants per hectare.

Yield per hectare:

6-6,5 t. of grapes.

Yield grapes into wine:

approximately 70%.

Wine Making

Vinification:

Fermentation occurs at a controlled temperature of 26-28 °C (78,8°- 82,4° F) in stainless steel tanks. Maceration for about 12 days.

Ageing:

1 year. At least 6 months in 30-40hl (792-1.056 gal) Slavonian oak.

The Wine

Tasting notes:

Tenuta la Fuga Rosso di Montalcino has the classic flavors profile of the Sangiovese in its pure expression with fresh cherry fruit integrated with spices. Elegant wine with very good acidity. Young wine well balanced with soft tannins and mineral notes.

At the table:

steak, games and aged cheese.

First vintage:

2002.

Longevity:

Untill 5 years.