This red wine is produced since 1892 and was awarded many times for its quality. This wine is the “heart” of our production and it is made with 100% Sangiovese grapes from our best vineyards in Montalcino.
Grapes Sangiovese 100%.
Vineyards Property of Fattoria dei Barbi, located in the district of Montalcino and registered for Brunello di Montalcino production. Soil: marl, alberese limestone. Altitude: 300-500 mt slm. Average Age: 15 – 20 years. Orientation: South. Vine Training System: Cortina semplice. Vine Stock per Hectar: 5.000. Yield per Hectar: 65 ql.
The Year 2014 The winter was mild and rainy with temperatures above the seasonal average. The late spring-early summer saw an anticipation of the vegetative phase of the vines, followed by intense and persistent rains in June and July. It was followed by a sunny period which lasted until the second half of September, with mild temperatures.
The harvest took place from the 24th September to the 3rd of October.
Vinification Before the fermentation the grapes were subjected to a cold pre-fermentative maceration which consists in cooling the grapes at a temperature of 16° C in an environment protected by CO2. This process increases the extraction of polyphenols and aroma compounds. The regular alcoholic fermentation followed and lasted 16/17 days at a controlled temperature of 27°-28°C. After the racking and the malolactic fermentation the wine aged in small-medium size oak barrels (2,25 – 15 hl) for the first months. Later it completed the aging in larger oak barrels, for a total period of two years and then is bottled at least 4 months before the release.
Chemical analysis Alcohol 14,5 % – Tot. Ac. 5.6 g/l – Vol. Ac. 0.33 g/l – Residual sugars (glucose + fructose) < 0.5 g/l – Dry extract 28.5 g/l.
Sensory analysis Colour: brilliant ruby with a touch of garnet. Bouquet: intense aromas of ripe cherry rounded by scents of citrus and spices, wild herbs, earthy hues. Taste: soft and balanced with delicate tannins and vibrant acidity, long persistency.
Food Combination Perfect for important dishes, roasted or grilled red meats, game, venison, stewed wild boar. Excellent with mature cheeses.
Serving Temperature 18°C.
Capacity of Ageing 15-50 years.
Conservation and Storage Keep the bottle horizontally in a dark place at a temperature of 12°-14°C.
Issue: May 28, 2019
Score: 89
Savoury, smoky and meaty aromas. Soft and earthy in the mouth with lots of spicy red fruit character. Still developing with tight tannins and lots of structure.
