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BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO DOCG
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Montalcino
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Tuscany
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Sangiovese
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9.15 acres
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Cordone
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1998
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1,050 - 1,380 ft
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2,500
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4,400-5,300 lbs
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fossil-filled tuffo
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S/SW
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September 15 - October 10
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24
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14 - 15%
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6.4 - 6.6
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3.2 - 3.4
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<1.5
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13 - 16 days on skins
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30 - 36 months in French tonneaux or large vat
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9,000 bottles
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31 - 37 months after harvest
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January of the fifth year
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Dense ruby
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Intense nose - raspberry, ripe cherry, thyme, licorice, blackberry
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Fruity, full of finesse, dense velvety tannins
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Roast duck
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