Campogiovanni Il Quercione Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Docg

Produced only in the most exceptional growing years, this Reserva is considered by San Felice to be  the finest  expression of  its Campogiovanni terroir .  Carefully selected  clusters of Sangiovese grosso from its 2.5-hectare Il Quercione Vineyard,  yeld a wine that effortlessly marries together depth, elegance and authenticity of style, plus a remarkable capacity for lenghty ageing. It matures 24 months in 500-litre French oak tonneaux and a further 36 in the bottle.

SCHEDA TECNICA

Vintage Profile
Winter was quite mild and rainy; elevated temperatures at the beginning of April have caused an early flowering of at least 10 days; after a regular May, the summer months were very hot, with temperatures high above seasonal average, with periodic rains that helped to maintain a good vegetative balance avoiding water distress. The ripening of the grapes was very good as well as the average quality of the wines produced.
Vineyard Location
Il Quercione vineyard of Campogiovanni Estate (Montalcino, Siena)
Soil Profile
Medium textured, largely silt-sand with some clay, on sandstone and calcareous marl.
Training System
Spur-pruned cordon
Grapes
Sangiovese 100%
Harvest
7th October
Vinification & Maturation
25-days maceration at 30°C, followed by malolactic fermentation and a 24-month maturation in 500-litre French oak tonneaux and a further 36 months in the bottle.
Bottles Produced
8.500
Serving Temperature
18° C
Alcohol
15% Vol
Cellaring
more than 20 years
Total Acidity
5,6 g/l
Residual Sugar
0,5 g/l
VINTAGE FEATURES
2015 will be remembered as one of the warmest in recent years; to a mild winter and a spring with regular rainfall, succeeded a hot summer with rare precipitations. Good weather conditions allowed a good quantity and excellent quality production, with perfect phenolic maturation in all vineyards, guaranteeing wines suitable for long aging.
VINEYARD LOCATION
Il Quercione vineyard of Campogiovanni Estate (Montalcino, Siena)
SOIL PROFILE
Medium textured, largely silt-sand with some clay, on sandstone and calcareous marl
TRAINING SYSTEM
Spur-pruned cordon
GRAPES
Sangiovese 100%
HARVEST
5th October
VINIFICATION AND MATURATION
25-days maceration at 30°C, followed by malolactic fermentation and a 24-month maturation in 500-litre French oak tonneaux and a further 36 months in the bottle.
BOTTLES PRODUCED
6.000
SERVING TEMPERATURE
18° C
ALCOHOL
15,5% Vol
CELLARING
more than 20 years
TOTAL ACIDITY
5,9 g/l
RESIDUAL SUGAR
1,0 g/l
VINTAGE FEATURES
Cooler than previous year, with abundant rainfall in winter and spring that caused a slight delay in flowering of the vines; temperatures above average in early July favored the recovery conditions and maturation continued gradually, in line with the average seasonal temperatures in the months of August and September; excellent quality of the grapes, rich in aromatic substances and polyphenols with ideal values.
VINEYARD LOCATION
Il Quercione vineyard of Campogiovanni Estate (Montalcino- Siena)
SOIL PROFILE
Medium textured, largely silt and sand with some clay, resting on sandstone and calcareous marl
TRAINING SYSTEM
Spur - pruned cordon
GRAPES
Sangiovese 100%
HARVEST
5th October
VINIFICATION AND MATURATION
Twenty-five day maceration at 30°C, followed by malolactic fermentation and a 24-month maturation in 500-litre French oak tonneaux and a further 36 months in the bottle.
BOTTLES PRODUCED
5.000
SERVING TEMPERATURE
18° C
ALCOHOL
15% Vol
CELLARING
more than 20 years
TOTAL ACIDITY
5,5 g/l
RESIDUAL SUGAR
0,5 g/l
VINTAGE FEATURES
Mild and rainy end of winter and anticipated spring with temperatures above seasonal average. Generous rainfalls at the end of May and beginning of June assured a good supply of water to the vines; high temperatures during summer allowed a perfect ripening of grapes ensuring an excellent harvest as for quality ; quantities instead suffered a reduction of 10% compared to previous years.
VINEYARD LOCATION
Il Quercione vineyard of Campogiovanni Estate (Montalcino- Siena)
SOIL PROFILE
Medium textured, largely silt and sand with some clay, resting on sandstone and calcareous marl
TRAINING SYSTEM
Spur -pruned cordon
GRAPES
Sangiovese 100%
HARVEST
3 October
VINIFICATION AND MATURATION
Twenty-five day maceration at 30°C, followed by malolactic fermentation and a 24-month maturation in 500-litre French oak tonneaux and a further 36 months in the bottle.
BOTTLES PRODUCED
7.000
SERVING TEMPERATURE
18° C
ALCOHOL
15,5% Vol
CELLARING
more than 20 years
TOTAL ACIDITY
5,5 g/l
RESIDUAL SUGAR
inf. 0,5 g/l
VINTAGE FEATURES
Optimal climate conditions, good rainfall in spring, hot and dry summer with regular temperatures. The weather was ideal in September with pleasant temperatures during the day and fresh during the night. The maturation evolved perfectly.
VINEYARD LOCATION
Il Quercione vineyard of Campogiovanni Estate (Montalcino- Siena)
SOIL PROFILE
Medium textured, largely silt and sand with some clay, resting on sandstone and calcareous marl
TRAINING SYSTEM
Spur-pruned cordon
GRAPES
Sangiovese 100%
HARVEST
3 October
VINIFICATION AND MATURATION
Twenty-five day maceration at 30°C, followed by malolactic fermentation and a 24-month maturation in 500-litre French oak tonneaux and a further 36 months in the bottle.
BOTTLES PRODUCED
6.000
SERVING TEMPERATURE
18° C
ALCOHOL
16% Vol
CELLARING
more than 20 years
TOTAL ACIDITY
5,5 g/l
RESIDUAL SUGAR
inf. 0,5 g/l
TYPE
Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Docg
VINEYARD LOCATION
Il Quercione vineyard on the Campogiovanni estate (Montalcino- Siena)
ALTITUDE
250 metres (above sea level)
SOIL PROFILE
Medium textured, largely silt and sand with some clay, resting on sandstone and calcareous marl
TRAINING SYSTEM
Spur-pruned cordon
GRAPES
Sangiovese 100%
HARVEST
7 October
VINIFICATION AND CONDITIONING
Twenty-five day maceration at 30°C, followed by malolactic fermentation and a 24-month maturation in 500-litre French oak casks (tonneaux) and a further 36 months in bottle
BOTTLES PRODUCED
1.300
SERVING TEMPERATURE
18° C
ALCOHOL CONTENT
16% Vol
TOTAL ACIDITY
6.3 g/l
RESIDUAL SUGAR
2.0 g/l
AGEING POTENTIAL
15-20 years
TYPE
Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Docg
VINEYARD LOCATION
Il Quercione vineyard on the Campogiovanni estate (Montalcino- Siena)
ALTITUDE
250 metres (above sea level)
SOIL PROFILE
Medium textured, largely silt and sand with some clay, resting on sandstone and calcareous marl
TRAINING SYSTEM
Spur-pruned cordon
GRAPES
Sangiovese 100%
HARVEST
10th October
VINIFICATION AND CONDITIONING
Twenty-five day maceration at 30°C, followed by malolactic fermentation and a 24-month maturation in 500-litre French oak casks (tonneaux) and a further 36 months in bottle
BOTTLES PRODUCED
4.000
SERVING TEMPERATURE
18° C
ALCOHOL CONTENT
16% Vol
TOTAL ACIDITY
6,0 g/l
RESIDUAL SUGAR
1,5 g/l
AGEING POTENTIAL
15-20 years
TYPE
Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Docg
VINEYARD LOCATION
Il Quercione vineyard on the Campogiovanni estate (Montalcino- Siena)
ALTITUDE
250 metres (above sea level)
SOIL PROFILE
Medium textured, largely silt and sand with some clay, resting on sandstone and calcareous marl
TRAINING SYSTEM
Spur-pruned cordon
GRAPES
Sangiovese 100%
HARVEST
2nd-3rd October
VINIFICATION AND CONDITIONING
Twenty-five day maceration at 30°C, followed by malolactic fermentation and a 24-month maturation in 500-litre French oak casks (tonneaux) and a further 36 months in bottle
BOTTLES PRODUCED
2.500
SERVING TEMPERATURE
18° C
ALCOHOL CONTENT
16% Vol
TOTAL ACIDITY
6,1 g/l
RESIDUAL SUGAR
2,5 g/l
AGEING POTENTIAL
20-25 years
TYPE
Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Docg
VINEYARD LOCATION
Il Quercione vineyard on the Campogiovanni estate (Montalcino- Siena)
ALTITUDE
250 metres (above sea level)
SOIL PROFILE
Medium textured, largely silt and sand with some clay, resting on sandstone and calcareous marl
TRAINING SYSTEM
Spur-pruned cordon
GRAPES
Brunello (Sangiovese clone) 100%
HARVEST
2nd-3rd October
VINIFICATION AND CONDITIONING
Twenty-five day maceration at 30°C, followed by malolactic fermentation and a 24-month maturation in 500-litre French oak casks (tonneaux) and a further 36 months in bottle
BOTTLES PRODUCED
7.000
SERVING TEMPERATURE
18° C
ALCOHOL CONTENT
14% Vol
TOTAL ACIDITY
6,1 g/l
RESIDUAL SUGAR
1,8 g/l
AGEING POTENTIAL
15-20 years

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SOMMELIER

Intense ruby red, with a penetrating bouquet of mature wild berries, spices, cocoa and leather. Full, warm, austere flavour, with sweet and succulent tannins.

GOURMET

The perfect accompaniment for mixed grills, game, mushroom- and truffle-based dishes, and mature cheeses.

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RICONOSCIMENTO
2016
James Suckling
96/100
2015
James Suckling
96/100
2015
Vinous
92+/100
2015
Wine Spectator
93/100
2013
Vinous
92/100
2011
Robert Parker, U.S.A. (2017)
93/100
2011
Wine Enthusiast, U.S.A. (2017)
90/100
2011
Jancis Robinson (2017)
16/20
2010
Jamessuckling.com (2016)
96/100
2010
Wine Spectator, U.S.A. (2016)
94/100
2010
Vinous by Antonio Galloni, U.S.A. (2016)
92/100
2008
Vinum, Germany (2014)
16.5/20
2008
Falstaff, Austria (2014)
93/100
2008
Wine Advocate, U.S.A. (2014)
91/100
2007
Wine Advocate, U.S.A. (2014)
90/100
2007
Falstaff, Austria (2013)
93/100
2007
Vinum, Germania (2013)
17/20
2007
Wine Spectator, U.S.A. (2013)
92/100
2007
Wine Enthusiast, U.S.A. (2013)
93/100
2007
Jamessuckling.com (2013)
93/100
2007
Jancinsrobinson.com (2013)
15/20
2007
Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar (2013)
93/100
2006
Wine Spectator, U.S.A. (2012)
95/100
2006
Jamessuckling.com (2012)
93/100
2006
Falstaff, Austria (2012)
94/100
2006
Vinum, Germania (2012)
17,5/20
2003
Vinum, Germania (2009)
16,5/20
2003
Wine Spectator, U.S.A. (2009)
90/100
1999
Wine Spectator, U.S.A. (2005)
92/100
1997
Wine Spectator, U.S.A. (2003)
95/100
1995
Wine Spectator, U.S.A. (2001)
91/100
1990
Wine Spectator, U.S.A. (1996)
97/100, 26° posto nella classifica “Top 100”