TOP Pack: 6 Bottles Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2018 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 68%.

Wine Making

Vinification:

ermentation occurs at a controlled temperature of 28 °C (82,4° F) in stainless steel tanks. Maceration for about 15 days.

Ageing:

4 years. At least 24 months in 25hl (660 gal) Slavonian oak.

The Wine

Tasting notes:

Tenuta la Fuga Brunello di Montalcino is the result of a tradition that gave to the area of Montalcino the most recognized reputation of Tuscan’s wines. Sangiovese Grosso with complexed aromas persistent and rounded flavors that tends to spices and mushroom. Great structure persistent with noble tannins.

At the table:

steak, games and aged cheese.

First vintage:

1996.

Longevity:

Untill 30 years.

Alcohol %:

14,5.

Sugar:

< 1 g/l.

Total acidity:

5,65