COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2016
GRAPE
Sangiovese
PRODUCER
San Polo
REGION
Tuscany
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
San Polo Vignavecchia 2016 is a Brunello di Montalcino DOCG from Tuscany, Italy. Produced by San Polo, an estate owned by the Allegrini family with a focus on sustainable and regenerative agriculture, this wine originates from the estate's smallest and most prized vineyard, Vignavecchia. The vineyard, planted between 1988 and 1990, is situated on a west-facing hillside at an altitude of 400-450 meters, with calcareous and sandy soils. The 2016 vintage was characterized by favorable weather conditions, leading to grapes with excellent maturity and aromatic potential. The wine is a single-vineyard expression, made only in select vintages.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€285
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-19°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vignavecchia means 'old vine' in Italian.
Fact 02
The vineyard is only 2 hectares (approx. 5 acres).
Fact 03
The winery is built mostly underground.
Fact 04
San Polo is certified organic.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
San Polo Vignavecchia 2016 is produced from 100% Sangiovese. Grapes are hand-harvested and undergo soft crushing with meticulous berry selection. Fermentation and malolactic fermentation both take place in 600-liter tonneaux over approximately 28-30 days at temperatures between 28-30°C. The wine is then aged for 30 months in lightly toasted 600-liter tonneaux with thick staves, followed by a minimum of six months of bottle aging before release. The estate practices organic farming and is certified organic.
