2019 Val di Suga Brunello di Montalcino "Spuntali", Tuscany, ItalyABOUT THIS WINE 100% Sangiovese Grosso from the "Vigna Spuntalli" vineyard. Fermentation and maceration take place at a controlled temperature of 2530C (7786F) in concrete for 20 days. 24 months in French oak and an additional 36 months aging in bottle. Spuntali is a vineyard of 15 hectares near SantAngelo in Colle, at 300 m above sea level, facing southwest. The soil is of Eocene origin, limestone clay, medium texture. The climate is influenced by

The estate was started by Helmut Dönnhoff’s grandfather

From small productions per vine – ranging from 500 grams in vineyards aging over 70 years – to 1

enable the family to achieve plenty of richness while retaining a sense of elegance

This vintage is made with 90 years old vines and is limited to a 2 800 bottles production

Rutherford

have been making great

and vineyard work generally was abysmal

Aged for 24 months in Slavonian oak barrels and 12 months in concrete tanks before spending at least 12 months in the bottle

Recognized as one of the top coopers in the area

Their family philosophy is to merely accompany the creation process and intervene as little as possible

largely due to Aubert’s advocacy over the years

and there are two main soil types: calcareous clay and alluvial