Brunello di Montalcino DOCG2003 0,75lt

*Packaged in wooden case.

Appellation: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Vintage: 2003
Production area: Montalcino (Siena)
Average altitude 300 m above sea level
Grape varieties: Sangiovese, special clones selected by Col d’Orcia. 
Climatic trend: little rain and not too cold winter, but long. A delay at budding contained the damage of the April 8 frost, which nevertheless reduced production in several vineyards. After the April 21 rain, there was no precipitation until after harvest. Temperatures with ranges above 40°C in July and August.
Vinification: fermentation on the skins lasting 18-20 days, at a controlled temperature below 30°C, in low and wide 150 hl steel tanks specially made to extract tannins and color effectively but gently.
Ageing: 4 years, 3 of which in Allier and Slavonian oak barrels of 25 – 50 and 75 hl capacity, followed by bottle ageing for at least 12 months in temperature-controlled rooms.
Alcohol content: 14%
Serving temperature: 18°
Organoleptic characteristics:
Color: deep, intense ruby red.    
Nose: complex, broad and deep. Oak spices are harmoniously integrated into the inviting fruit.  
Palate: full body envelops a considerable amount of ripe tannins, making the taste already very pleasant at this youthful stage. Long and warm aftertaste.