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The property extends over 400 hectares on the northern slope of Montalcino (50km south of Siena), including only 13 hectares dedicated to vines, exclusively Sangiovese Grosso. At the center of the estate is the castle , completed in 1441 by the family Tricerchi , today owned by the Squarcia family, their direct descendants. The vines surround the château and are made up of 7 distinct plots. The structure of the soil, clay-limestone and sandy, and the exposure guarantee ripening of the grapes with great balance.
The vines grow on clay-limestone and sandy soils and the exposure guarantees perfect ripening of the grapes. The vines intended for Brunello (Vigna del Castello & Vigna del Velo plots) are located at an altitude of 290m, only on the north/northwest slopes of the property, characterized by cooler temperatures and significant thermal differences. The manual harvest takes place at the beginning of October. Fermentation takes place with native yeasts, followed by a long maceration of 30 days in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature. Finally, aging takes place in 15 to 20 hl barrels for a minimum period of 26 months followed by 8 months in bottle. The wine has a ruby color, clear and intense. This wine reveals aromas of ripe cherry , blood orange , strawberry jam , red plum , bay leaf , thyme , leather , graphite and forest nuances . In the mouth it is racy, intense and structured. The tannins are silky and elegant, with a fine acidity, promising good evolution.
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The little history of the country
Italy
Ah Italy, what a beautiful hedonistic country, people of the Dolce Vita, but what difficulty in understanding its wine organization! The key to understanding the naming system in Italy is to think of it as several small countries rather than a single homogeneous country because each region has its own naming system. Italy can, however, give wine lovers a multitude of wines with varied and unique flavors and styles, as well as bottles filled with surprise and creativity. Unfortunately, it also produces a large quantity of soulless and characterless wines which are sold under their most useful and commercially reputable name: Pinot Grigio, Chianti, Valpolicella, Lambrusco, Prosecco and many others... But let's talk a little history, viticulture in Italy dates back to ancient times and it originated in Greece. The Etruscans would have planted vines and Greek immigrants would have improved and modified the grape varieties who subsequently called this country "Oenotria": the country of wine. At the height of the Roman Empire, wine held an important place in daily life and certain regions already stood out for the excellence of their product. The Romans also established numerous vineyards in Europe, leaving an indelible testimony to their invasion. Today Italy is the largest wine producer in the world, ahead of France. Italy is divided into three climatic areas. The northern mountains experience a fairly harsh mountain climate. The “middle of the boot” plain is the domain of the continental climate with cold winters and hot, stormy summers. In the "southern part of the Italian boot" the Mediterranean climate reigns with very hot and very dry summers without forgetting the islands of Sicily and Sardinia. In summary, Italy produces wines of great variety thanks to its 200 different grape varieties, many of which originate from their lands. It is a country just as complex as its wines which deserve to be explored!