Rosso di Montalcino Doc 2018 75 cl Canalicchio di Sopra

CDS RDM

Produced mostly from our youngest vineyards, it represents our calling card for Canalicchio di Sopra wines: a young, fruity, and versatile expression of our Sangiovese. The first vintage was produced in 1975 when it was still called Red Wine from Brunello vines.

Wine type: DOC

Grape variety: 100% Sangiovese

Altitude: Average altitude of 300 meters above sea level

Soil type: The Rosso di Montalcino "Canalicchio di Sopra" mainly comes from the vinayards located in the Canalicchio Cru, in a soli with marked clay component, very rich in intermediate elements such as magnesium, iron and Manganese. In some vintages a small percentual of the grapes can comes from Montosoli Cru.

Training System: Cordon trained and spur pruned

Vinification: In steel vats by controlling the temperature and with daily soft pumping over. Maceration on the skins for 15-20 days

Vineyards: Youngest vineyards located in Canalicchio Cru

Aging: 12 months in Slavonian Oak Barrels (50 hl and 25 hl), and French oak barrels (750 liters)

First year of production: 1975

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