1 BOTTLE OF 75 CL.

13.5% vol.

2019 Vintage - The climate

Oenologically dubbed by all as the vintage of the century, for the climate more than ever perfect for growing vines, 2019 has given life to a more immediate, persuasive and long-term Ugolforte. The ripening of the grapes was optimal in every plot and the harvest took place in the canonical times, from the first ten days of September until late October.

COLOR

Ruby red with garnet reflections

ALCOHOL

13.5%

GRAPES

100% Sangiovese

VINIFICATION

This wine is produced from vineyards with an average age of 20-25 years, located between 250 and 400 meters above sea level, in Castelnuovo Dell'Abate, in the south-east area of ​​Montalcino. The soil is poor and rocky, mainly composed of clay and tuff, mixed with sandstone and galestro. Organic viticulture is based on environmentally friendly methods, which allow a low spontaneous and balanced production of grapes, entirely hand-picked and carefully selected. The vinification is in oak and cement vats with long macerations. Aged for 36 months in Slavonian oak barrels of 30 to 50 hl. The name, “Ugolforte”, derives from a famous brigand who in the 12th century led the people of Montalcino against the Sienese occupation. Bottled in May 2023.