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.