Rosso di Montalcino D.O.C. Vintage 2009

WINE NOTES

Rosso di Montalcino d.o.c.
Vintage: 2009
Variety: Sangiovese

TASTIN NOTES

Colour: Intense ruby red, bright, good texture.
Flavor: The nose opens with hints of black cherry and blackberry followed by flowery notes of violet and spicy notes of liquorice and coffee.
Taste: Warm and soft, velvety, with a good structure and a great balance. Long and persistent with a pleasant fruity aftertaste.
Serving suggestions: Semi-hard cheese, beef roast

TERROIRE AND ANVIROMENMENT CONDITIONS

Property: Cava d'Onice di Simone Nannetti
Altitude: 350 mt
Vineyard size: 1,0 ha
Exposure: North-South-East, on the four the hills surrounding Montalcino
Soil type: Medium textured soil, rich in clay and calcium
Plantation density: 4000 vines per ha
Growth system: Spurred cordon
Average age of the vineyard: 12 years

CLIMATIC TREND OF THE VINTAGE

Very positive outcome of this vintage for the quality of the grapes harvest. The spring, characterized by much rain, led to a good supply of groundwater. The summer months were quite warm, allowing recovery of the late growing season. The grapes then came at best at the period of ripening, the latter characterized by beautiful sunny days and cool nights. The result was the obtaining of fully ripe grapes so to produce this Rosso di Montalcino of excellent quality.

VINIFICATION AND AGEING

Yield per hectare: 50 hl/ha
Harvest period: The first week of October
Harvesting method: By hand
Pressing: Soft pressing with vertical pneumatic presses
Fermentation vats: Stainless steel
Fermentation temperature: < 30° C
Length of fermentation: 10 days
Period of maceration on the skins: 20 days
Malo-lactic fermentation: Carried out after the alcoholic fermentation
Ageing vats: French oak barrels
Ageing period: 12 months