Wine Description

At San Polo, the Rosso is obtained from the same parcels as the noble grapes that go into the Brunello, however the yields are less stringent for Rosso and the aging time less.  The youngest and freshest wine is selected for Rosso di Montalcino leaving the wine most suitable for Brunello di Montalcino to be aged further.  San Polo Rosso combines evident notes of freshness with a structure that is easy to drink and enjoy.

Tasting Notes

Ruby red in color and clean on the palate, this Rosso offers juicy aromas of blackberries and black cherries, followed by a nice hint of vanilla. Medium bodied with fine tannins, it is ideal with pasta or risotto with meat based sauces, barbecued meats and medium-aged Parmigiano Reggiano.

Vineyard Characteristics

Production area/name of vineyard:	The Podernovi vineyard
Size of vineyard (acres):	7.5
Soil composition:	Clay and calcium
Training method:	Spurred cordon
Elevation (feet):	1,485
Vines/acre:	2,800
Yield/acre (tons):	3
Exposure:	Southern/southeastern
Year vineyard planted:	1990/2001
Agronomist/Vineyard manager:	Nicola Biasi

Winemaking & Aging

Varietal composition:	100% Sangiovese Grosso
Harvest time:	September
Winemaking consultant:	Carlo Ferrini
First vintage of this wine:	1997
Number bottles produced of this wine:	9,000
Fermentation
Fermentation container:	Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation (days):	6
Fermentation temperature (°F):	81
Maceration technique:	Pump over and delestage
Length of maceration (days):	14
Malolactic fermentation:	Yes
Aging
Aging container:	Barriques
Size of aging container:	225-500L
Age of aging container:	2-3 years old
Cooperage:	French oak
Length of aging before bottling:	18 months
Length of bottle aging:	1 month
Analytical Data
Alcohol:	13.7%
pH level:	3.5
Residual sugar (grams/liter):	2.1
Acidity (grams/liter):	5.7
Dry extract (grams/liter):	31.9

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