Wine Col d'Orcia, Banditella Rosso di Montalcino DOC, 2005

Vineyard Banditella, where wine is produced Banditella Rosso di Montalcino DOC, in existence since 1998, it is located at an altitude of 300 meters above sea level, on a hill with southern exposure, sunlit throughout the day. The climate is characterized by heavy rainfall in spring and warm summer days with temperatures in the normal range. Here are grown Sangiovese clones bred and carefully selected as a result of a ten-year collaboration with the University of Florence. Cold and rainy winter 2005 vintage delay germination until April 15. Typical hot summer and autumn with lots of rain led to slow ripening and very balanced flavor of berries. The grapes were harvested by hand in the degree of maturity. For Banditella selects only the best grapes, which after re-sorting pass maceration at low wide containers at a temperature not exceeding 28 ° C, which allows you to keep fresh fruit flavor, delicate color and tannins. After malolactic fermentation, the wine is aged at least one year in new French oak barrels Allier, Fontainebleau, Blois, 50% of which - new.

Col D'Orcia - one of the great wine houses in Montalcino. Estate was founded back in 1700, but became widely known only after in 1973 was bought by the world-famous family of winemakers Count Cinzano. In turn, the case Cinzano was founded in the mid 16th century in Turin. Secrets of skill in the family passed down from father to son, so that the current owner Count d'Orcia - Count Francesco Marone Cinzano Wine House has brought in more than four hundred years of experience in the production of alcoholic beverages and wine-making secrets of his family. Currently Col D'Orcia has a reputation of one of the best Italian wine producers. Numerous awards and high ratings of excellent proof.