Nose
On the nose, aromas of fresh berries and delicate Morello cherry, followed by blackberry, black cherry and hints of vanilla.
Palate
Dry and elegant on the palate, it has energy and freshness, a satisfying, long finish and soft, well-balanced tannins.
Growing Conditions
2021 will be remembered as a vintage of character, dynamic, unpredictable. It began with a mild winter, which led to an early budding, and continued with a rainy and cool spring, characterized by particularly cold days which led to a slowdown in the shoots growth. Despite April exceptional drops in temperature, San Polo vines have suffered in a limited way, thanks to the position of the vineyards which, located on a hill at an altitude of 400-450 meters, enjoy a constant breeze that maintains the vines dry and healthy, avoiding the danger of frost. The prolonged absence of rainfall in the period from May to the first half of July favored flowering and fruit set. The pre-closing phase of the bunch was anticipated, resulting in the formation of more sparse bunches. The summer, dry and drought, ended with a rainfall at the end of August which brought, in just two days, approximately 80mm of water, a precious gift from nature that has brought the water balance back to optimal levels.
Vineyard: San Polo
Altitude: 450 metres (1,476 feet) above sea level
Exposure: South/Southeast
Soil characteristic: Rich in calcium and clay
Training system: Spurred cordon
Planting dates: 2000
Density: 7,000 vines/hectare (2,832 vines/acre)
Harvest
Grapes are hand harvested in small 17 kg crates during the last days of September.
Winemaking
Soft pressing of the grapes after careful selection of the bunches. Rosso di Montalcino is vinified in concrete tanks, with a maceration period of about 3 weeks to enhance the youthful and fruity characteristics of Sangiovese.
Fermentation in concrete tanks for 4-16 days 28/30°C (82/86°F).
Malolactic fermentation in large barrels - 2000 L and 4000 L.
Aging
12 months in lightly-toasted large Slavonian oak barrels (2000 L and 4000 L). Bottle-aged before market release.
Appearance
A clear, bright ruby red.
Food Pairing
Naturally very well suited to typical Tuscan dishes with bold, distinctive flavours, with mushroom pasta and risotto, pork, grilled meat and medium-mature cheeses.
Open an hour before serving.
