Appellation: Toscana IGT Sangiovese Region: Tuscany Alcohol: 12.5% Grapes: 100% Sangiovese
Vinification and refinement This Sangiovese “in purezza” (pure) is produced with selected grapes grown on a single vineyard belonging to the Burchino Estate, called Le Corti.
Le Corti Cru is characterized by its particular exposition and the rich soil. The vines are cultivated with the cordon spur training system in order to obtain from 1 to 2 kg of grapes per vine.
The grapes are selected and harvested by hand. After the primary fermentation in stainless steel the malolactic fermentation takes place in French oak barriques where the wine is refined for a minimum period of 12 months.
Wine description Colour: Bright ruby red wine. Bouquet: It has an elegant impact on the nose with hints of lemon on a raspberry background. Taste: Warm and passionate with slight tannins, it lingers on the palate and is ready to drink now but will age well on its graceful balance.
Food pairings Choops, rack of lamb, pork steaks, farmyard chicken, pasta al pesto.
Gold Medal - 88 pts: Gilbert & Gaillard 2016 - vintage 2012
4 stelle: Touring Club – Vinibuoni d’Italia 2015 - vintage 2012
3 stelle: Guida Touring Club 2014 - vintage 2011
90 pts: Guida Veronelli 2014 - vintage 2010
1 bicchiere: Gambero Rosso 2014- vintage 2010
89 pts: Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar 2014 - vintage 2010
86 pts: Guida Veronelli 2011 - vintage 2009
87 pts: Wine Spectator 2009 - vintage 2006
90 pts: Wine Advocate 2009 - vintage 2005
90 pts: Wine Enthusiast 2007 - vintage 2003
90 pts: Wine Enthusiast 2006 - vintage 2003
87 pts: Mondo Weine der Welt 2004 - vintage 2001