2020 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 15.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Sangiovese
Classification Brunello di Montalcino Riserva D.O.C.G.
Region Brunello di Montalcino
Sites Vigna Paganelli only
Vine Age Vigna Paganelli planted in 1964
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Maceration 20 days
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Double-Guyot-trained vines; manual harvest; 20-day submerged-cap vinification at 25–28 °C in stainless steel; malolactic fermentation in steel; long maturation in French-oak casks followed by bottle aging.
Tasting Notes Intense ruby red; red fruit, leather and spice; persistent and balanced, with a long, seductive finish.
Food Pairing Red meats, game with mushrooms or truffles, and mature cheeses.

2019 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Sangiovese
Classification Brunello di Montalcino Riserva D.O.C.G.
Region Brunello di Montalcino
Sites Vigna Paganelli only
Vine Age Vigna Paganelli planted in 1964
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Maceration 20 days
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Double-Guyot-trained vines; manual harvest; 20-day submerged-cap vinification at 25–28 °C in stainless steel; malolactic fermentation in steel; long maturation in French-oak casks followed by bottle aging.
Tasting Notes Intense ruby red; red fruit, leather and spice; persistent and balanced, with a long, seductive finish.
Food Pairing Red meats, game with mushrooms or truffles, and mature cheeses.

2016 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 15.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Sangiovese
Classification Brunello di Montalcino Riserva D.O.C.G.
Region Brunello di Montalcino
Sites Vigna Paganelli only
Vine Age Vigna Paganelli planted in 1964
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Maceration 20 days
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Double-Guyot-trained vines; manual harvest; 20-day submerged-cap vinification at 25–28 °C in stainless steel; malolactic fermentation in steel; long maturation in French-oak casks followed by bottle aging.
Tasting Notes Intense ruby red; red fruit, leather and spice; persistent and balanced, with a long, seductive finish.
Food Pairing Red meats, game with mushrooms or truffles, and mature cheeses.

2015 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 15.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Sangiovese
Classification Brunello di Montalcino Riserva D.O.C.G.
Region Brunello di Montalcino
Sites Vigna Paganelli only
Vine Age Vigna Paganelli planted in 1964
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Double-Guyot-trained vines; manual harvest; submerged-cap vinification at 25–28 °C in stainless steel; malolactic fermentation in steel; long maturation in French-oak casks followed by bottle aging. The producer gives no exact maceration duration for this vintage.
Tasting Notes Intense ruby red; red fruit, leather and spice; persistent and balanced, with a long, seductive finish.
Food Pairing Red meats, game with mushrooms or truffles, and mature cheeses.

2012 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 15.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Sangiovese
Classification Brunello di Montalcino Riserva D.O.C.G.
Region Brunello di Montalcino
Sites Vigna Paganelli only
Vine Age Vigna Paganelli planted in 1964
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Double-Guyot-trained vines; manual harvest; submerged-cap vinification at 25–28 °C in stainless steel; malolactic fermentation in steel; long maturation in French-oak casks followed by bottle aging. The producer gives no exact maceration duration for this vintage.
Tasting Notes Intense ruby red; red fruit, leather and spice; persistent and balanced, with a long, seductive finish.
Food Pairing Red meats, game with mushrooms or truffles, and mature cheeses.

Producer Information

Address
53024 S. Angelo in Colle, Montalcino, Siena, Italy
Phone
+39 0577 844 029
Owner
Leopoldo Franceschi and Livia Franceschi

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