La Rasina Brunello di Montalcino 2017 DESCRIPTION: Producer: La Rasina Wine: Brunello di Montalcino Vintage: 2017 Number of Bottles: 6 Size:0,75 Grapes: 100% Sangiovese Aging: 30 months in oak barrels of different sizes Alc.: 14,5% La Rasina was founded in the 1970s by Santi Mantengoli, the son of independent farmers since 1930. However, it was only in the late 1980s, with the help of his son Vasco, that the winemaking business began. In 1997, Marco Mantengoli, a young winemaker, took over the management, combining new ideas and modern technology with his father's decades of experience. The estate covers 49 hectares, 14 of which are vineyards and 5 olive groves, with the remainder arable. The winery is located on the northeast slope of Montalcino, and its vineyards average between 10 and 40 years old, all trained using the low spurred cordon system. From this land and these vineyards, Marco produces three different versions of Brunello: a slightly more "classic" version, a reserve dedicated to his father Vasco, and a selection, in memory of his grandfather, released for the first time in 2020 and a perfect example of the Montalcino winemaker. A true winery, certified organic since 2017, managed with passion and expertise.