The name comes from the 43rd parallel which goes through the entire Montalcino territory.
Production area:
Various vineyards of our property in the municipality of Montalcino in the North-West area at approximately 240-380 m. a.s.l.
Soil composition:
Jasper, shale and clay schist.
Training system:
Spurred cordon with 5,500 plants/ha.
Harvest:
Manual, in cases, in the first half of September.
Wine-making and aging:
Soft press maceration of 3-4 hours and then a cold fermentation of the grapes at a controlled temperature of <15° C.
Aged for 2-3 months in steel tanks.
Sensory characteristics
Ample beginning, a good persistence and a sapid finish.
Various vineyards of our property in the municipality of Montalcino in the North-West area at approximately 240-380 m. a.s.l.
Soil composition:
Jasper, shale and clay schist.
Training system:
Spurred cordon with 5,500 plants/ha.
Harvest:
Manual, in cases, in the first half of September.
Wine-making and aging:
Soft press maceration of 3-4 hours and then a cold fermentation of the grapes at a controlled temperature of <15° C.
Aged for 2-3 months in steel tanks.
Sensory characteristics
Ample beginning, a good persistence and a sapid finish.