2019 Porta Gattoli | Brunello di Montalcino

Product Notes

The special location of the estate enables the production of an exceptional, very elegant Brunello, from Sangiovese grosso grapes picked by hand with great care. Considerable importance is given by the fact that the cellar is located adjacent to the vineyards, this allows little time intervening between harvesting and crushing avoiding any unwanted early fermentation and grapes breaking due to transportation. Its main characteristics, in particular the distinctively intense fragrance, the prompt and harmonious roundness of tannins, and the long finish, are the result of the particular position and noteworthy microclimate of the vineyards.

Seasonal conditions: winter with temperatures on the average but with very little rain. Fresh spring, May with one of the highest rainfall levels ever (230 mms). Hot and dry summer interrupted by three days of heavy thunderstorms. The alternation between hot weather and thunderstorms continued until September. The seasons were not regular but led to a beautiful harvest in terms of quality and quantity giving full-bodied wines with great fruit and finesse.

Production area: Montalcino.

Age of vineyards: 15 to 35 years.

Vine density: 5,000 vines/ha.

Soil composition: Galestro (marl).

Exposure: South-West.

Altitude: from 350 to 500 metres a/s/l.

Grapes: 100% Sangiovese grosso.

Vine training: spurred cordon.

Harvest: end of September; hand picked in crates.

Wine making: pre-maceration at a temperature of 12°C (53°F) for 8 days; fermentation at 28°C (82°F) in

temperature controlled steel tanks; caps punched down with automatic hydraulic rakes system.

Ageing: in Slavonian oak barrels from 30 - 60 to 100 hl capacity for 30 months.

Bottle refining: at least 4 months.

Characteristics:

Colour: intense ruby red

Nose: fine, ample, red fruits with notes of flowering grapes, and lavender

Palate: dry but soft, full bodied, velvety tannins, very persistent and capable for a long aging.

Longevity: 30 years

Food matches:

Red, roasted meat, seasoned cheese and truffles.

Meditation wine.