Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva D.O.C.G. "San Claudio II"
Cantina del Giusto
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva D.O.C.G. "San Claudio II" - 2021
€ 40,00Made of Sangiovese, Canaiolo and Mammolo, this opens with French oak, coconut, espresso and prune aromas. The palate is lean, offering star anise, dried sage, raisin and orange zest notes rather than juicy fruit. Grainy tannins give it a bracing finish.
The Name: SAN CLAUDIO II comes from the name of the old farm built in 1958, once utilized for winemaking and ageing cellar, where today the precious old instruments used for wine making are conserved.
Vineyard exposure: Nord-Ovest
Vines per hectare: 5.000
Yield per hectare: 60 q/ha
Grape varieties: 85% Sangiovese (Prugnolo Gentile), 10% Canaiolo Nero, 5% Mammolo
Vinification method: Destemming and soft pressing. Alcoholic fermentation and maceration on grapeskins for 30-35 days in controlled temperature with “rimontaggi” and “follature” over the hat of grapes. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation with frequent batonnage for 15 days. Transferring in large oak casks
Ageing: 6 months in stainless steel containers, 24 months in large casks of Slavonian oak, 12 months in barrique, 8 months in the bottle
Description: Colour ruby-red tending to garnet with aging
Persistent and deep bouquet with notes of coffee, tobacco, caramel and vanilla.
A round, velvety, hot, persistent, strong taste
To serve: Temperature of 18-20 °C and opened at least one hour before serving
Food accompamennit: Pasta with a meat sauce, game, roast meats, beef steak and mature cheeses. Drunk alone like meditation wine.
Tradition, Passion and Authenticity