Poggio il Castellare

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Fruity and balsamic, hints of black cherries and pepper leaf, with menthol touches and eucalyptus finish. Elegant wine with velvety tannins and long aromatic persistence.

Essential details

Technical sheet

Production area
Montalcino
Blend
100% Sangiovese
Training system
Vineyards facing south-east, spurred cordon with tilled soil
Density
3800 plants/ha
Altitude
350 meters above sea level
Alcohol
14.5% vol.
Serving temperature
18-20°C
Soil
Soil formed in several different geological eras, rich in minerals. Silty-clayey subsoil.
Microclimate
Mediterranean, with rainfall concentrated in the spring and autumn months. Frequent presence of wind.
Production process
Manual harvesting of the grapes, vinified in steel, with maceration of about 12 days on the skins, aged for 24 months in a mix of small barrels, tonneaux and barriques. Aging in bottle for 4 months.
Pairing
Aged cheeses, roasts, braised meats.