Santa Brigida 1999
This wine has been awarded the "Mention Découverte" (Bronze Medal) at the "Sélections Mondiales 2002" in Montréal (Canada). Ratings: Mondo-Weine der Welt 89, Wine Spectator 88, Gambero Rosso 2 glasses, Luca Maroni 79, This wine has been selected by the Regional Authority amongst the best wines produced in Tuscany, Fred Tasker on Knight Ridder Newspapers: "Highly Recommended"
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° C to 30°C) without "governo".
Maturation and refinement: French oak (Allier, Nevers, Tronçais, Vosges) 60% and American oak (West Cumberland) barriques for 1 year, then long refinement in bottle (min.1 year).
Organoleptic characteristics of the wine:
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Colour: dark deep red |
| Bouquet: lightly herbaceous, spicy, vanilla |
| Flavour: ample but well balanced, intense, elegant, wood berries, spices, licorice. |
Alcohol 13%, Total Acidity 5,90 g/l, Dry extract 29,0 gl
Availability and prices will be given on demand
