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Frescobaldi Montesodi 1990

DENOMINATION: Chianti Rufina, DOCG

GENERAL INFORMATION: A cru selection with its initial vintage in 1974, Montesodi is made only in exceptional growing years. It is produced from Sangiovese grown in the Montesodi vineyard, which, at 400 metres’ elevation, has always been regarded as the finest on the Tenuta for growing Sangiovese. It yields a rich, intense wine of remarkable aromas.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

VARIETY: Sangiovese

YIELD/HECTARE: 35 hl/ha (2.00 Tons/Acres)

HARVEST PERIOD: The begining of October 2000

VINEYARD PRACTICES: Manual

FERMENTATION VATS: Stainless steel

FERMENTATION TEMPERATURE: < 35° C (95° Fahrenheit)

LENGTH OF FERMENTATION: 10 days

LENGTH OF MACERATION ON THE SKINS: 30 days

MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION: Immediately following the alcoholic fermentation

MATURATION METHOD: Barriques of French oak (2/3 new)

LENGTH OF MATURATION: 18 months

Color: Luminous steel like ruby red with glares of deep crimson.
Aroma: A Bouquet of varied scents, intital scents of vanilla reminiscent of sweet red berries and currents, accompanying a sensation such as fresh chopped pepper.

Taste: A very refined taste , solid yet not opulent.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS Roast or grilled lamb, game birds (pheasant), pan-fried beef.

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