Wine type - DOCG

Region -  Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy Grapes 100% Sangiovese
 
Winemaking Harvest - Hand-harvested in early October


Fermentation- Fruit is pressed then fermented in stainless steel tanks for 35- 40 days during which time full malolactic fermentation occurs.
Aging 48 months in large Slavonian oak barrels or botte, then bottle aged an additional 12 months in bottle.
 
Alcohol - 14.5%
 
Tasting Notes - Very nicely balanced Brunello. A little smoke on the front palate, and then it's all textbook. Licorice, brambly black fruit, tart cherry. Nice acidity at the finish.