Wine description

The Lisini's Brunello di Montalcino Ugolaia is made with 100% Sangiovese grapes grown in the single vineyard "Ugolaia" located in the southern part of Montalcino, in the beautiful position on the most famous cru: the Enclave di Sesta. The production is of 6,000 bottles, only in the best vintages. Lisini was one of the 12 founders of the Consorzio del Brunello in the 1967 and their product reflects the historical authenticity of the winery that since then keeps making the wine in a traditional style, trying to maintain the charm and elegance that has made the name Lisini famous in the world. The position of the vineyard, in particular the microclimate open to the marine currents, allows an exceptional quality of the grapes which produce one of the best Brunellos in Montalcino. The result is a a wine able to impress with innate elegance and simplicity.

Tasting Notes

Ruby color with garnet reflections. Complex and defined nose of sour cherry, dark cherry and blackberry followed by a smoky hint and spices. The taste is balanced and austere showing good weight and wonderfully long and elegant finish of pink salt.

Vinification

Temperature-controlled fermentation between 24 ° and 26 ° C in steel tanks for 20/26 days.

Ageing

48 months in 20 to 52 HL Slavonian oak botti. Further aging in bottle for 6/8 months.