Orto di Boccio
Montecucco Sangiovese Riserva DOCG
Grapes: 90% Sangiovese, 10% Ciliegiolo & Merlot
Vineyard: in “Villa Patrizia” at 450m a.s.l. upon a windy hillwith a north/western exposure
Training system and production: Spurred cordon 4000/5000 kilos/ha
Soil composition: loam-clay with good structure and rich in limy stones
Vinification: in stainless steel tanks. Natural fermentation with inidgenous yeats.Racking after 14days of maceration. Refining in 225 lts oak barels for 24 monthsand in bottle for 12 months at least
Harvest period: end of September
Serving temperature: 18-19° C
Pairing: red meat, roasted meat, wild meat, pecorino cheese
Colour: ruby red with garnet reflections
Bouquet: elegant, smooth, persistent. Wild berries and spicy notes like licorice
First vintage: 1984 (our flagship wine)