Santa Brigida 2004
Ratings: Silver Medal at the "2008 Los Angeles Wine & Spirits Competition", Luca Maroni 83 points (Index of Pleasantness), Veronelli 2 stars 88 points, Guida dell'Espresso 15/20 3 bottles, Wine Spectator 86 points, Wine Surf 2 stars, Enogea 86 points, Falstaff 90 points;
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) 90% and American Oak (West Cumberland) 10% barriques, then long refinement in bottle (1 year).
Organoleptic Characteristics of the wine:
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Colour: Deep ruby red tending to grenat; |
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Bouquet: Very intense nose of cherry and red berry fruits, hints of oak well balanced with the fruits, spices, coconut, tobacco and licorish; |
| Flavour: Well structured, fresh at the beginning then supple, full bodied with elegant, deep and complex tannins, delicious licorish, vanilla and spices finish, very long and persistant. |
Alcool 14,4%, Total Acidity 6,80 g/l , Dry Extract 32,5 g/l
Availability and Prices will be given on demand
