Winemakers
Andrea Lonardi
Marco Ostan
Technical Data
Acidity
5.2
Alcohol
13.5%
Sugar
0.6 g/L
Terre del Palio
Terre del Palio
Rosso di Montalcino DOC 2016
Background
Terre del Palio includes a selection of wines from the province of Siena, in the heart of Tuscany. Named after the most Sienese tradition - “El Palio”, a Medieval pageant and a horse race held twice each year in the city. Bertani Estates.
Appellation
Montalcino (Tuscany), Italy
Varietal Composition
100% Sangiovese
Vintage Notes
The positive spiral of Brunello continues. Just like the 2015 grape harvest, the 2016 grape harvest was also assigned 5 stars, although the season was irregular in terms of the weather. After a rainy spring, autumn was characterized by hot days and cool nights. These temperature changes made the grapes particularly rich in acidity, color and fragrance. We expect great things from this vintage. The vintage developed clear, net and fragrant scents, a strong acidic structure which guarantees long ageing, and an intense and bright color.
Winemaking
Fermentation is carried out in 100hl stainless steel tanks. Maceration lasts for 15 days at a controlled temperature of 30 degrees C. The wine is then aged for 15 months in barrels of Slavonia oak and 300 lt used French barriques. Before release the wine is aged in the bottle for at least 3 months.
Tasting Notes
Intense aroma of red fruit, mixed with soft spicy hints. Full bodied, with intense fruit, soft tannins and a long finish.
