1 BOTTLE X 75cl 

14% vol. 

Grape Variety 100% Sangiovese from a 6 hectares (15-acre) vineyard planted in 1993/94 at a density of 6.500 vines per hectares (2,600 vines per acre), trained in “Alberello”, “Bush” system. Grape production: 5000 kg/Ha. Soil Calcareous-clayey mixture. Exposure south-west. Altitude 250/300 m.

Harvest The fruit is carefully selected and hand-harvested in small crates, during the first weeks of October.

Winemaking Process Soft press and destemming.

Fermented in stainless steel tanks at a max. temperature of 30°C. “Ombroso” is produced only in the best vintages; therefore we allow a prolonged skin-contact maceration.

It spends 12 to 15 months in French Barriques and Tonneaux - 50% new, and 50% of second and third year.

Following a light filtration the wine rests in the bottle for 2 years, before release.

Wine Profile Notes

Color: Deep ruby red. Bouquet and Taste: Original and attractive spectrum of aromas, in which fruity notes dissolve into complex earthy, zesty notes of herbs and spices. Rich and dynamic taste with elegant, incisive tannins. It has rhythm and good persistence. Serving temperature 18°C.