ROSSO DI MONTALCINO
Appellation: ROSSO DI MONTALCINO DOCZone: Montalcino (province of Siena)
Vineyard extension (hectares): 2.5
Cru: Lo Scorno Varietal: Sangiovese Grosso
Vineyard age (year of planting): Sangiovese Grosso 1999, 2000
Soil Type: Of Eocene origin, clayey, calcareous with marl
Exposure: North, north-east Average no. bottles/year: 20,000
Alcohol %: 13.5
Grape yield per hectare tons: 7
Vinification and aging: Fermentation in stainless steel tanks with temperature control. Maceration with the skins for 2 days at 10 degrees C and for 4-6 days at 28/30 degrees C. Malolactic fermentation in cement, stainless steel and wood. The wine matures for 6-12 months in oak casks and in barriques. Finishing in the bottle for 6 months.