Bartoli Giusti - Rosso di Montalcino 2012 Ml. 750
Winery Costanti
Characteristic
It was 1983 when a very young Andrea Costanti took over Colle a Matrichese, inheriting quite a large responsibility for one of the few distinguished labels of quality in Montalcino at the time.
The passing years have demonstrated an increasingly confident manifestation of total harmony among the characteristics of the land, the Brunello of these unique vineyards and Andrea Costanti's sensibility to wine and his encompassing idea of the experience and pleasure of wine.
In developing the aromatic variety of the wines as far as possible, he has aimed for an elegant and perfect bouquet. As a result, the vines have rewarded him with even richer aromas though grown at an altitude in excess of 400 meters with consequent extreme ranges in temperature.
The Vineyards
The land covers 25 hectares, divided into 12 ha of vineyards, 4 ha of olive groves and the rest is fallow land and woodland.
The vineyards are at an altitde of 310-400m. above sea level, and for these great care has gone into selecting the optional exposure.
The vines are Sangiovese known locally as Brunello and range from 6 to 25 years old. Three hectares have recently been planted with Merlot and Cabernet. The land is very poor organically though rich in lithoid components. Geologically it is galestro from cretacic era. Plant density varies from 3.333 to 5.500 vines per hectare.
The harvest usually takes place at the beginning of October.
The Cellar
Fermentation takes place on the skins in stainless vats and lasts from 14-21 days depending on the vintage.
The Brunello is aged in 30Hl Slavonian oak cask, between 3 and 15 years old and in 3,5Hl barriques.
The younger wines are aged in three year old, 225 and 335 litre barriques made from Allier oak, medium toast.
Data sheet
- Classification
- Rosso Di Montalcino DOC
- Organic
- No
- Year
- 2012
- Size
- Ml. 750
- Gradation
- 13.50%
- Body
- Heavy
- Ageing and Fining
- 12 months in barriques of Allier of 3,50 Hl
- Ageing
- At least 24 months
- Color
- Intense ruby red with light garnet
- Scent
- Fresh and fruity in the nose
- Aroma
- Floral, Fruity, Spicy, balsamic
- Taste
- Vivid and lively tannins on the palate
- Serving temperature
- 16°-18° C.
- Blend
- Sangiovese
- Blend description
- 100% Sangiovese "Brunello"
- Contains sulfites
- Si
- Zone
- Toscana
- Matching
- Cured cheeses, Game, Grilled meat, Ham , Pasta, Rice with mushrooms, Starters
- Ideal with
- Cured cheeses, Earthfood Starters, Meat Red, Pasta Meat, Pasta With Vegetables
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