Castelpugna Super Tuscan

Grape varieties Sangiovese 100 %

Vineyards age Installed partly in 2000 and partly in 2004

Pruning system Spur pruned cordon e Guyot

Planting density 5000 plants per hectare

Yield per hectare 6,5 tons of grapes

Hand harvest date First week of October

Crush and fermentation  Alcoholic fermentation and maceration for minimum 15 days in stillness steel tanks with détéstage and pump-overs at a controlled temperature

Ageing and fining  All the production ages in 225 litres French barriques for 12 months. Fining in bottle for minimum 6 months

Ageing ability 15 years

Tasting notes:

Color Intense ruby red

Nose  Very complex with spicy notes and hints of wild berries. Fruity aromas with hints of wood

Palate Smooth and persuasive. Very long and intense finish with well integrated tannins

Serving Suggestions Import first plates. Sienese ham “CINTA”, Florentine grilled steak, roast meat, mature cheeses.