vineyard in montalcino

Vineyard in Montalcino, località Montòsoli
Address: Pod. La Cardinala, Montalcino (SI)
Vineyard area: 8.0 ha or 20.0 acres
Grape Varietals: Sangiovese Grosso 75%, Merlot 15%, Cabernet Franc 10%
Terroir characteristics: at altitude of 250-300 meters above sea level on the slopes of the Montòsoli hill south of Siena; clay loams with warm days and cool nights breezes from the Val d’Orcia, perfect growing conditions especially for the Sangiovese Grosso.
Vines: planting density 5500/ha, unilateral cordon; selection of 4 different clones to enhance wine complexity and finesse.
Vineyard regime: culture raisonne'e careful canopy management, green harvest for concentration of flavours.
Harvesting: by hand, late September-October.