Fattoria dei Barbi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG VIGNA DEL FIORE 2017

Fattoria dei Barbi Brunello di Montalcino DOCG VIGNA DEL FIORE 2017

La Vigna del Fiore is a single plot of 5.7 hectares (14 acres) of stony soil located in a place where vines have been cultivated since 1500; it is the southernmost vineyard of the entire company and one of the oldest. Its special exposure and the composition of the soil give this Brunello elegance, finesse of aromas and complexity on the palate.
Produced since 1981, it is a wine with a great aging capacity, but, due to its harmony and pleasantness, it can be enjoyed from the first years of the bottle.

100% Sangiovese grapes.

Vineyards Fattoria dei Barbi vineyards located in the municipality of Montalcino and registered for the production of Brunello di Montalcino. Soil: marl and alberese in the highest part of the vineyard. Altitude: 350 m above sea level. Average age: 22 years. Exposure: South – South West. Training system: Free cordon. Stumps per hectare: 4,130. Yield per hectare in quintals: 55.

Seasonal trend 2017 Spring 2017 passed substantially in line with seasonal averages. The growing season began at the usual time and spring was characterized by a mild and very dry April and May, followed by a temperate June with no rainfall. However, a very hot summer followed which effectively anticipated the ripening processes of the grapes. The sun was warm throughout the month of July, causing initial water stress for the plants. The most difficult moment was in the second half of August, when anticyclonic air of African origin began, causing torrid temperatures, well above the average for the period, which lasted for two weeks, accelerating the maturation times of the grapes. At the beginning of September, little rain rebalanced the ripening times, allowing an early but optimal harvest.
The harvest took place from 8 to 22 September.

Vinification and Aging The crushed and destemmed grapes, based on the seasonal trend of the harvest year, can be treated with a cryomaceration technique, a cooling process of the berries which allows for greater extraction of the anthocyanin and polyphenol content. Normal alcoholic fermentation lasts approximately 16/19 days at a controlled temperature of 27°-28° C. Racking is followed by malolactic fermentation. Brunello Vigna del Fiore is aged in small and medium capacity barrels for at least 2 years with subsequent passage into higher capacity barrels.
Aging: in bottle for a minimum of 4 months.

Chemical analysis Alcohol 14.75% – Total acidity 5.7 g/l – Volatile acidity 0.48 g/l – Residual sugars <1.2 g/l – Dry extract 32.1 g/l – SO2 14/87.

Sensory analysis Colour: very intense and brilliant ruby ​​red. Nose: rich and spicy, ripe cherry, barely noticeable red fruits, quince, macerated rose petals, orange peel. Coffee in the background. Taste: deep with a well-integrated tannic texture, complex, velvety.

Pairings Dishes rich in flavor such as stewed red meats or game, grilled or mixed roasts. Tasty and well-matured hard cheeses.

Serving temperature 18°C.

Aging capacity 20-60 years.

Storage of bottles Lay down, in the dark and at a temperature of 12°-14°C.