Rosso di Montalcino Poggio alle Mura

DOC

The Reds of Montalcino

DESCRIPTION

From the perfect union of innovation and tradition comes a Rosso di Montalcino of great elegance.

TECHNICAL NOTES

Soil: area characterised by steep slopes where the soils develop on continental, clayey sediments of a reddish colour with considerable presence of stones and pebbles.

Training system: spurred cordon - Banfi sapling Planting density: 4200 - 5500 cp/ha.

Yield per hectare: 70 q/ha.

VARIETY

Sangiovese from a combination of internally selected clones, starting in 1982.

PRODUCTION METHOD

Fermentation: temperature-controlled (25-30°) in combined steel and Horizon French oak vats

Ageing: in 60 and 90 hl French oak barrels and in 350 l French oak barriques for 8-10 months

THE WINEMAKER'S COMMENT

Fresh and fruity wine, with intense aromas of red fruits that combine well with notes of liquorice, tobacco and hazelnut. A wine with an ample and consistent structure. Long and pleasant finish in the mouth.