Badia a Coltibuono

Toscana

2018

Montebello Toscana igt

Toscana

$52 EUR

Release Price

2023-2030

Drink Window

15.5%

ABV

pH

TA

RS

Palate

the intensity and elegance make it pleasurable now but ageworthy.

Growing Conditions

Zone of production: Gaiole in Chianti Castelnuovo B.ga (SI)
Location: Chianti Classico
Altitude and orientation: 280-320m. s.l.m. Sud, S-W
Soil: Clay and limestone rock
Age of vineyard: 28 years old
Training system: Guyot
Plant density per hectare: 5000

Harvest

spring temperatures, higher than the seasonal average, favored early budding, accompanied by frequent rains in May. In summer, a significant rise in temperatures was followed by sporadic storms and summer rains. Organic management has made the soil particularly receptive to rainwater, favoring balanced ripening, with good aromatic depth and excellent quality.

Bottling

4,400

Winemaking

Each varietal is harvested and fermented separately in 500 liter open top barrels with indigenous yeast and manual punchdowns

Aging

12-14 months in used oak barrels, then 6 months in casks followed by 6 months minimum of bottle age before release

Appearance

The harmonious blend of the 9 varietals gives this wine elegance and depth

Food Pairing

Game and beef roasted, stewed or grilled, well aged cheeses and chocolate

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