Altesino Brunello di Montalcino
Wine Description
Brunello is considered the "ambassador" of top quality Italian wines. This renowned and popular Brunello is made from 100% Sangiovese Grosso grapes hand harvested from the Altesino, Castelnuovo dell'Abate, Macina and Pianezzine vineyards.
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Vineyard name
Altesino, Macina, Pianezzine & Castelnuovo dell'Abate vineyards
Vineyard size
92 acres
Soil composition
Clay and rock
Training method
Spur-pruned cordon
Elevation:
1200 feet
Vines/acre:
1,800-2,000
Yield/acre:
3 tons
Exposure:
Southern/Northwestern
Year vineyard planted:
1981/1987/1999
Harvest time:
September
First vintage of this wine:
1972
Bottles produced of this wine:
120,000
Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
7-12
Varietal composition:
100% Sangiovese Grosso
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
15-20 days
Fermentation temperature:
82-86 °F
Maceration technique:
Pumpover, aeration and delestage
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Type of aging container:
Large oak barrels
Size of aging container:
3,000-10,000L
Type of oak:
Slavonian oak
Length of aging before bottling:
3-3.5 years
Age of Aging Container:
1-15 years old
Length of bottle aging:
6 months
Analytical Data
pH level:
3.3
Acidity:
5.6 g/L
Dry extract:
30.5 g/L
Residual sugar:
1.5 g/L
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