Colombaiolo Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2017

From specially selected grapes from the finest plot of the Colombaiolo vineyard, one of the highest in the Denomination. The Cordon Spur-trained vines have a density of 5,000 plants per hectare, on soil that is rich in galestro (schistous clay) with insertions of sandstone.

Fermentation at a controlled temperature of 28-30 degree celcius in 70hl wooden vats for 20-25 days, with pumping over daily and long rack and return. Maturation for 4 years; first year in tonneaux of first-pass and the other three years in 19 and 25 hl Slavonian oak casks, followed by bottle-aging for at least 6 months.

Rainy winter with average temperatures. Fresh mild spring, with a significant lowering of the temperature in the second half of April and scare rain also during summer, the cool nights in July partially compensated for the water shortage. The rain came at the beginning of September and in combination with mild temperatures, avoided the risk of a too-accelerated final ripening of the grapes, allowing for balanced aromas. Sunny October created ideal conditions for the grape harvest. The harvested grapes showed a remarkable complexity in aromas and tannins elegant and excellent natural acidity.

A deep, intense ruby with tinges of garnet, it offers a fine, complex nose, in which the fruit combines with a sweet spiciness deriving from its long aging. On the palate it is austere, with ripe, velvety tannins producing an excellent balance between great structure and elegance. The finish is fresh and harmonious.