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Rosso di Montalcino DOC
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Montalcino
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Tuscany
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Sangiovese
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1.6 acres
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Cordon
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2000
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1,200 ft
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2,500
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4,400 - 5,250 lbs
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fossil-filled tuffo
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S/SW
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Mid - End September
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Brix: 24
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14.5 - 15%
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5.8 - 6.4
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3.2 - 3.4
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<1.5
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13 - 16 days on skin
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16 months in French barriques
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1,500 - 1,800 btls
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15 months after harvest
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18 months after harvest
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Brilliantly clear ruby
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Aromas of leather, aniseed, floral
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Fresh acidity with cherry and licorice flavours, unfolding to dark chocolate and raspberry
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Pasta with meat and tomato sauce
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