2018 Castiglion del Bosco - Brunello di Montalcino - 3 Bottles (0.75L)

Brunello di Castiglion del Bosco is born from the uniqueness of the Capanna vineyard, located northwest of Montalcino. The peculiar characteristics of this vineyard, such as natural isolation, altitude, and soil, characterized mainly by the presence of clay-schist, lend refined elegance and great personality to this precious wine.

The 2018 vintage at Castiglion del Bosco:

The 2018 vintage was a challenge for both man and vine. A cool and rainy spring made the vegetation very vigorous. The cultivation of greenery required a lot of attention and work to allow the plant to reach vegetative balance. These climatic conditions continued into the early part of summer, characterized by cool days and abundant rainfall. The end of summer was hot and dry, which allowed for good ripening, albeit slightly earlier than usual. In the first half of September, harvest began in the Gauggiole area, on the northern side of the estate. The grapes showed excellent acidity and a relatively low sugar content, perfect for fresher, more vibrant wines. The excellent varietal expressions and very ripe tannins will give life to a Brunello that is highly recognizable, with a clear and unique style.

Vinification and aging:

Fermentation took place at a controlled temperature (28°C) for 18 days. The aging occurred in French oak casks (30-50 hl) and barriques for 24 months. It then continued with bottle aging before market release.