COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Sangiovese
PRODUCER
San Polo
REGION
Tuscany
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The San Polo Brunello di Montalcino Vignavecchia 2017 originates from the estate's smallest and most cherished vineyard block, Vignavecchia, planted with their oldest Sangiovese vines. San Polo, under the ownership of Marilisa Allegrini and her daughters, is dedicated to organic and regenerative viticulture, focusing on soil health and biodiversity. The Montalcino region in Tuscany is the birthplace of Brunello, a wine known for its structure and longevity. The 2017 vintage was characterized by hot, dry weather, leading to concentrated fruit and a powerful expression of the Sangiovese grape from this specific terroir.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€320
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
San Polo is the first winery in Tuscany to achieve CasaClima Certification for sustainability.
Fact 02
The Vignavecchia vineyard is just 2 hectares, planted between 1988 and 1990.
Fact 03
San Polo has been vegan-certified since 2019.
Fact 04
Limited production of only 3,300 bottles.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The San Polo Brunello di Montalcino Vignavecchia 2017 is produced from 100% Sangiovese grapes. Fermentation occurs in large Slavonian oak vats for approximately 30 days at temperatures up to 30°C, followed by malolactic fermentation in 20 hectoliter casks. The wine is then aged for 30 months in lightly toasted 600-liter French tonneaux or 40 hectoliter casks, with a minimum of six months spent aging in bottle before release. San Polo is committed to organic and regenerative viticulture, emphasizing soil health and ecosystem resilience.
