ROSSO DI DOC 2016

HISTORY WINEMAKING Terre del Palio includes a selection of Fermentation is carried out in 100hl stainless from the province of , in the heart of steel tanks. Maceration lasts for 15 days at a . Named after the most Sienese tra- controlled temperature of 30 degrees C. The dition - “El Palio”, a Medieval pageant and a is then aged for 15 months in barrels horse race held twice each year in the city. of Slavonia oak and 300 lt used French bar- Bertani Estates. riques. Before release the wine is aged in the bottle for at least 3 months. REGION Montalcino, Tuscany, VINTAGE The positive spiral of Brunello continues. VARIETAL Just like the 2015 grape harvest, the 2016 100% grape harvest was also assigned 5 stars, although the season was irregular in terms VINEYARDS of the weather. After a rainy spring, autumn The climate is typically Mediterranean, ten- was characterized by hot days and cool dentially dry, but with occasional continental nights. These temperature changes made connotations. It is prevalently mild during the grapes particularly rich in acidity, color the entire vegetative phase of the vine. The and fragrance. We expect great things from presence on our territory of slopes with dif- this vintage. The vintage developed clear, net fering orientation, determine quite varied and fragrant scents, a strong acidic struc- micro-climates. The vineyards have several ture which guarantees long ageing, and an pedological environments, owing to its for- intense and bright color. mation over different geological ages: The lowest areas are made up of relatively loose TASTING NOTES soils. As we move up, the soil becomes dense Nose: Intense aroma of red fruit, mixed with with rock formations, while the active stratum soft spicy hints. thins out, since these are soils formed by the Palate: Full bodied, with intense fruit, soft decomposition of original rocks, namely marl tannins and a long finish. and limestone. TECHNICAL INFORMATION WINEMAKER pH: 3.45 Andrea Lonardi & Marco Ostan Total Acidity: 5.2 Residual Sugar: 0.6 Alcohol: 13.5% Production: 4,000 cases

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