Santa Brigida 1998
This wine has been awarded a Bronze Medal at "Atlanta International Wine Summit Competition 2001" in Atlanta (Georgia) and another Bronze Medal at the "Sixth Annual Challenge 2004" of "The Wine Review" of Singapore. Ratings: Wine Spectator 90/100, Gambero Rosso 2 glasses, Luca Maroni I.P. 79, Falstaff 88/100, Mondo-Weine der Welt 87.
Classification: I.G.T Colli della Toscana Centrale (Supertuscan)
Grape varieties blend: Sangiovese 70%, Cabernet-Sauvignon 30%
Vinification: Separate fermentation for each variety on controlled temperature (25° to 30° C) without "governo".
Maturation and Refinement: French oak (Allier, Nevers, Tronçais, Vosges) 60% and American oak (West Cumberland) 40% barriques for 1 year, then long refinement in bottle (min. 6 months).
Organoleptic characteristics of the wine:
 | Colour: dark red. |
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Bouquet: spicy, full and rich, peppery, vanilla, flowers. |
| Flavour: very intense and powerful, soft and spicy, licorice and mint, full body but harmonic and deep . |
Alcohol 12,9%, Total acidity 5,8 g/l, Dry extract 26,3 g/l
Availability and prices will be given on demand.
