Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Le Due Sorelle 2016 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 65%.

Wine Making

Vinification:

fermentation occurs at a controlled temperature of 28 °C (82,4° F) in stainless steel tanks. Maceration for about 20 days.

Ageing:

5 years. At least 24 months in 25-30hl (660-792 gal) Slavonian oak.

The Wine

Tasting notes:

this Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is the complexed result of a superb and noble wine from the selection of the best grapes from our estate. Complex and concentrated aromas, excellent with distinctive flavors of mature red fruits, spices and leather. Rich and robust the wines is extremely elegant with silky tannins and a very long finish.

At the table:

steak, games and aged cheese.

First vintage:

1997.

Longevity:

untill 30 years.