Wines

Production Area

Montalcino (SI), Tavernelle - Località SanCarlo. Hillside terroir with good sun exposure for most of the day. The average altitude is 400 meters above sea level.

Grape Varietal

A clone of Sangiovese, locally known as "Brunello".

Vineyard and Cellar Practices

High density of vines in the vineyards, attentive choice of vine-stocks according to the characteristics of each part of the estate and the use of highly selected clones, not to mention the scrupulous care and attention dedicated to each individual vineyard ensure a low yield of healthy grapes characterized by concentration and high levels of color and tannins. The San Carlo estate removes bunches in excess when the grapes begin to change color in order to allow the remaining bunches to ripen perfectly. The harvest is done by hand and the grapes are placed in small crates. The fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats in a temperature controlled environment. In order to guarantee the best and most delicate extraction of polyphenolic fraction, the wine is pumped over and the cap formed by the skins is broken on a daily basis during fermentation. The malolactic fermentation occurs naturally in the period following the alcoholic fermentation.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Aging

Four years, in total of which three are spent in 30 hl Slavonian oak barrels. Then the wine spends at least 8 months bottle aging.

Organoleptic Characteristic

Color:intense ruby red with youthful hints.
Bouquet: fresh, ample and rewarding, characterized by spicy aromas, jammy berries, marked notes of tobacco, with pleasant hints of vanilla.
Taste: great structure. The full body embraces a noteworthy quantity of mature tannins that gradually mature in the bottle over time. Good length and finale.

Available in: 0.750l, 1,5l Vintage - Singular

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Production Regulations of Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Long regarded as the finest expression of Italian oenology Brunello di Montalcino is produced exclusively from Sangiovese grapes (named "Brunello" in Montalcino). And it is made according to the standards of a severe discipline that, as well as fixing limits on yields per hectare , the period of obligatory ageing and the characteristics of the product, also establishes that before the wine can be sold it must be subjected to examination by an appropriate commission. This inquiry ensures that the wine has the requisites of special quality. Only then can it bear the declaration: DENOMINAZIONE DI ORIGINE CONTROLLATA E GARANTITA (President Decree of July 1, 1980 and ensuing modifications).

Production area: the communal territory of Montalcino
Variety: Sangiovese (named “Brunello” in Montalcino)
Maximum yield of grapes: 80 quintals per hectare (Delibera Regione Toscana 648 of 07/25/2011:the maximum yield of grapes starting from the 2° hectare of vineyard is 60 quintals per hectare)
Yield of wine from grapes: 68%
Obligatory ageing in wood: 2 years in oak casks
Obligatory ageing in bottles: 4 months (6 months for the riserva)
Colour: intense ruby red, tending to garnet with ageing
Odour: characteristic and intense perfume
Falvour: dry, warm, a bit tannic, robust and harmonic
Minimum alcohol grade: 12,5% by volume
Minimum total acidity: 5 g/lt
Minimun net dry exstracts: 24 g/lt
Bottling: must take place in the production area
Available for sale: 5 years after the harvest year (6 years for the Riserva)
Packaging: Brunello di Montalcino can be put on sale only in Bordeaux type bottles.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Riserva

Aging

Five years in total of which three and half are spent in 5 hl Slavonian oak barrels. Then the wine ages in bottle for at least one year.

Organoleptic Characteristic

Color:intense and deep ruby red with bright tonality
Bouquet: sweet entry with hints of tobacco, peanut butter, blackberries, violet, and tanned leather finish.
Taste: sweet structure, generous, spacious, soft and mouthfilling, well supported by good acidity and tannins of great elegance and poise. Flavors are very long with hints of spice and notes of toasted coffee, a harmony which amazes. Exceptional harmony.

Available in: 0.750l

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Production Regulations of Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Long regarded as the finest expression of Italian oenology Brunello di Montalcino is produced exclusively from Sangiovese grapes (named "Brunello" in Montalcino). And it is made according to the standards of a severe discipline that, as well as fixing limits on yields per hectare , the period of obligatory ageing and the characteristics of the product, also establishes that before the wine can be sold it must be subjected to examination by an appropriate commission. This inquiry ensures that the wine has the requisites of special quality. Only then can it bear the declaration: DENOMINAZIONE DI ORIGINE CONTROLLATA E GARANTITA (President Decree of July 1, 1980 and ensuing modifications).

Production area: the communal territory of Montalcino
Variety: Sangiovese (named “Brunello” in Montalcino)
Maximum yield of grapes: 80 quintals per hectare (Delibera Regione Toscana 648 of 07/25/2011:the maximum yield of grapes starting from the 2° hectare of vineyard is 60 quintals per hectare)
Yield of wine from grapes: 68%
Obligatory ageing in wood: 2 years in oak casks
Obligatory ageing in bottles: 4 months (6 months for the riserva)
Colour: intense ruby red, tending to garnet with ageing
Odour: characteristic and intense perfume
Falvour: dry, warm, a bit tannic, robust and harmonic
Minimum alcohol grade: 12,5% by volume
Minimum total acidity: 5 g/lt
Minimun net dry exstracts: 24 g/lt
Bottling: must take place in the production area
Available for sale: 5 years after the harvest year (6 years for the Riserva)
Packaging: Brunello di Montalcino can be put on sale only in Bordeaux type bottles.

Rosso di Montalcino DOC

Aging

12 months in 30 hl stainless steel vats followed by a period of 6 months in 10 hl Slavonian oak barrels. Then the wine ages in bottle for at least 6 months.

Organoleptic Characteristic

Color: Dense ruby red with youthful purple tones.
Bouquet: Intense and concentrated with ripe fruit and a pleasant fresh vinosity.
Taste: The San Carlo Rosso di Montalcino is full-bodied and complex. The tannic structure is consistent and perfectly balanced with the noble tannins from the grapes.

Available in: 0.750l

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Production Regulations of Rosso di Montalcino DOC
Production area: the communal territory of Montalcino
Variety: Sangiovese (named “Brunello” in Montalcino)
Maximum yield of grapes: 90 quintals per hectare (Delibera Regione Toscana 648 of 07/25/2011:the maximum yield of grapes is 80 quintals per hectare) Yield of wine from grapes: 70%
Put on sale: 1 st of September of the year following the vintage
Colour: intense ruby red
Odour: characteristic and intense perfume
Flavour: dry, warm, slightly tannic
Minimum alcohol grade: 12% by volume
Minimum total acidity: 5 parts per 1,000
Minimun net dry exstracts: 22 parts per 1,000
Bottling: must take place in the production area
Packaging: Rosso di Montalcino can be put on sale only in Bordeaux type bottles.