San Giorgio Ugolforte Brunello di Montalcino

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The San Giorgio estate vineyards are essentially a continuation of the coveted Poggio di Sotto site in Castelnuovo dell'Abate. As such, the Sangiovese Grosso cultivated here benefits from the same climatic conditions, soils, and exposures as its world-renowned sibling. As part of the Collemassari Group of estates, San Giorgio's vines are now managed and vinified by the same world-class winemaking team of Tuscan icons, Poggio di Sotto and Grattamacco.

The name “Ugolforte” comes from a well-known bandit which during the XII century has lead the rebellion of Montalcino’s people against the power of Siena.

“Vibrant Acidity and refined tannins seep into the fabric of this round red, which is laced with cherry, raspberry and floral aromas and flavors. Mineral and underbrush accents add depth as this plays out on the long, dusty finish.” — Wine Spectator, Jun 2024

“There is deep black fruit and black plum on the San Giorgio 2019 Brunello di Montalcino Ugolforte although it takes a little patience to get there. The wine is restrained or closed initially, and it’s hard ti draw anything out for the first 15 minutes or so after the bottle is opened. Once it gets going, you are treated to sweet cherry, redwood, almond biscotti and dried rose potpourri.” — Wine Advocate, Dec 2023

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Production area/appellation:

Tuscany/Brunello di Montalcino

Vineyard size

61 acres

Soil composition

Calcareous and Clay

Elevation:

787 feet

Exposure:

Various

Year vineyard planted:

1979-2014

Harvest time:

September

First vintage of this wine:

1985

Bottles produced of this wine:

52,000

Average Vine Age:

25 years

Maceration length:

3-4 weeks

Varietal composition:

100% Sangiovese

Fermentation container:

Oak Vats 50hL & 70hL

Length of alcoholic fermentation:

15 days days

Fermentation temperature:

75-86 °F

Maceration technique:

Pumpovers

Malolactic fermentation:

Full

Fining agent:

no fining

Type of aging container:

Oak Casks

Size of aging container:

30hL

Type of oak:

Slavonian

Length of aging before bottling:

42 months

Age of Aging Container:

10 years

Length of bottle aging:

12 months

Total SO2

pH level:

3.56

Acidity:

5.41 g/L

Alcohol:

13.5 %

Dry extract:

28.6 g/L

Total SO2

Residual sugar:

<0.5 g/L

The fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks with gentle and repeated pumping over, allowing a long maceration and slow release of noble and fully ripe tannins. Aging is carried out in 30hl oak casks over a period of 24 months.

This wine is produced from the estate's most mature vines (20 years old on average), situated between 250 and 400 meters above sea level. The soil is rich with calcareous deposits and clay. The climate is mild and Mediterranean with nearly constant winds, creating an ideal environment for minimally invasive viticulture.

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