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 40 days during which time full malolactic fermentation occurs.
Aging 55 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.