Palate
The healthiest and fully matured grapes are selected for this Castello di Brolio 2003 which shows a rich, powerful style with strong flavour of blackberries and mineral touch.
Growing Conditions
Production Area: Gaiole di Chianti
Last year the summer did not came to favour our vineyards so that the company decided not to produce Castello di Brolio 2002. However, we will recall the long and hot 2003 summertime: the vines have survived to the hottest temperatures thanks to the green harvest thus permitting the remaining bunches to capture the right water resources. The fully ripening of the grapes occurred along a mildest month of September.
Harvest
The harvest of the Sangiovese grapes, started by mid September was concluded on October 3rd while the Cabernet Sauvignon was collected from the end of September to early October.
Bottling
June 2005
Winemaking
31°C with 19 days of skins contact
Aging
18 months barrique aged, 65% new oak.