Grape varieties: Sangiovese 90%, Canaiolo nero 8% and Cabernet S. 2%.
Trellissing: Spurred cordon.
Harvest: By hand, careful selection of the grapes.
Vinification: Fermentation in concrete and steel vats at controlled temperature maturation in 25 hl oak casks, then, again, in steel vats.
The process is completed in bottles for other 3 months.
Carriedout malolactic fermentation and light filtering.
Bottling: In April, two years after harvest.
Tasting profile: Brilliant ruby red with plain ruby shades, fairly clear.
Blackberry and violet notes emerge on the nose with spiced and vegetal tones, leading to a leathery and pencil lead finish. Elegant, pleasant, pure and intense aromas but vigorous and round.
Slightly tannic and fresh, balanced and fullbodied.
Alcohol: 13%.
To be served at a temperature of 16°18°C.
Chianti Montalbano Riserva DOCG best accompanies ‘Pici’ with wild boar sauce, grilled meat, casseroles, game and mature pecorino cheese.
