Vigna del Pruno 2018

PREDAPPIO RISERVA
Denominazione di Origine Controllata
GRAPE VARIETY
Sangiovese 100%
TASTING NOTES
Vigna del Pruno is the Sangiovese Cru, the historic wine of the La Palazza di Drei Donà estate, which comes from the selection of the best grapes from the single vineyard from which it takes its name. It is an iconic and luxurious wine that leaves its mark over time, capable of preserving and enhancing elegance and freshness even after many years of aging thanks to its accomplished personality. The grapes are harvested by hand in the first half of September and fermented in stainless steel tanks for 18 days at a controlled temperature of 24 ° C with daily pumping over. The maceration process on the skins is very long, and also lasts for 20 days. The malolactic fermentation is carried out in barrique, subsequently the Vigna dl Pruno is aged in French oak tonneaux and barriques for a period of about 18 months. It is bottled unfiltered to fully express the great potential of the Predappio terroir, and aged in the bottle. It has an excellent longevity, in fact even after 10 years it is splendid. Vigna del Pruno is a demanding wine of great character, suitable for the most important occasions, appreciates combinations with great traditional dishes and finds its best combination with game and savory first courses. On the nose fruit of undergrowth and chinotto and a nice balsamic trace. Ample, dense and crunchy on the palate, with a highly refined tannic texture.