Luca Brunelli Toscana Poggio Apricale IGT 2018

Production Area: Montalcino, Cinigiano

Variety of the grapes: 85% Sangiovese   10% Merlot  5% Colorino

Soil:  Medium mixture with remarkable skeleton presence.

Altitude : 250 m above sea level

Harvest period : last decade of September

Vinification: bThe grapes were cut and pressed, then the fermentation process takes place. The grape peels and the must fermentation lasts about 20 days. Racked off the wine is stored in containers in tempered rooms, in order to help the malolactic fermentation.

Ageing: Up to 3 months, a part in Slavonian oak barrels and a part in French oak barrique.

Bottle ageing: Up to 3 months before selling the wine on the market.

Tasting notes :  Ruby red. Fresh and young red wine with hints of cherry , raspberry and black fruit.  Medium bodied. Serve at 18°C.

Food paring : Ideal from aperitif to all meal long. Easy match with grilled meat and salads, tomato sauce pasta and cold cuts.

Se specifikation

This wine is characterized by its intense color tending to a purplish hue. Its fragrance is fruity and persistent with scents of wild berries and slight traces of spice. Soft, balanced and appropriately tannic.

Ageing: 3 months, a part in Slovenian oak barrels and a part in French oak barrels.

Food suggestions:  The Sant’Antimo Rosso ideally accompanies the entire meal.