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Grapes 60% Sangiovese & 40% Merlot Region Tuscany Vineyard Location From the La Bandita vineyards near Montalcino Exposure East/Southeast Altitude 984 feet above sea level Soil Stone and clay Vine Training Mono/bilateral spurred cordon | Time of Harves Early to late September Vine Density 2,024 vines per acre Total Production Varies greatly, from 2,000 bottles to 9,000 bottles yearly Vinification Process Undergoes temperature-controlled fermentation & maceration sur lie for an average of 18 days Aging Process The resulting wine is fine tuned for four months in stainless steel before aging 4 to 12 months in Allier oak tonneaux. Finally the wine ages in the bottle for three months. Alcohol Content 14.00% Vine Age 12-30 years | Tasting Notes Concentrated, voluptuously textured; rich, ripe, mellow, structured, packed with berry fruit, and intriguing nuances of underbrush, spices & incense. Winemaker Paolo Vagaggini Winery Philosophy For Fuligni, terroir is the essence of great wines, and is the cultural legacy of generations of winegrowers who work a piece land to capture its best exposures and to perfect cultivation and aging techniques just as the Fulignis have done over the last century at their estate in Montalcino. Cellaring 1-5 years Closure Cork Food/Menu Pairing Pairs well with structured, flavorful dishes, such as red meat and seasoned cheese. |
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