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.

TECHNICAL SHEET
TASTING
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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
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.

AWARDS & PRIZES

YEAR
COMPETITION
AWARD: 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”