WINES
CROCEDIMEZZO
ESTATE
BRUNELLO DI
MONTALCINO D.O.C.G. 2003
Great Vintage for CROCEDIMEZZO! The hottest summer in decades has caused many problems from water stress, but fresh soils which characterize our vineyards and their continuous surface processing has enabled us to use the moisture present during the night and mainly, has allowed us to bring a product in the cellar of extreme quality.
The strong structure, characterized by noble and very pronounced tannins, reveals the full potential of vintage 2003 and foreshadows a major predisposition to long periods of ageing in bottle.
The period of refinement in the cellar, performed in the traditional way, using Slavonia oak barrels and medium size Allier (25 and 32 hectolitres), has enhanced the enormous quality and has gave an already excellent product a further honour and refinement. Truly a vintage to taste immediately but also "to forget" in the cellar.
Wine Technician
P.A. Roberto Nannetti
Enologist
Dr. Paolo Vagaggini
Grape Varietal
100% Sangiovese Grosso, HA. Q.li 80.
Vinification
the grapes destined for the production of Brunello are fermented at a controlled temperature for 21 days.
Colour
very intense ruby red
Bouquet
of great intensity, with call backs of fruits of forest and jam.
Taste
very persistent and coherent with the great structure, with an important tannic structure.
Alcohol by volume
14,0 grades.
Production area
Montalcino, East region, "Banditelli" vineyard (altitude mt. 480 above sea level).
Ageing
36 months in Slavonian and Allier oak barrels.
Bottle ageing
more than 6 months
Service temperature
18/20°C
Food pairings
important roasted, grilled meats, wild game, mature cheese and ideal at the end of the meal to the delight of friends.