Rubio
Toscana IGT
Sangiovese, Montalcino’s most important grape variety, is fermented and aged exclusively in stainless steel tanks, giving life to a wine with great freshness and versatility. Deep ruby red in colour, Rubio is modern and elegant and conveys the lively fragrances and colours of an untouched natural environment.
Climate trend
After quite a harsh winter that also saw some heavy snowfall – advantageous for the accumulation of underground water reserves – the spring was relatively warm, in accordance with seasonal norms. The beginning of the growing season occurred around 10th - 20th April, in line with the average in the area. The summer was very hot with little rainfall, so in some cases the vineyards were pushed to the limit in terms of the proper development of the growing phase. The rainfall in late summer and early September restored the vines’ balance and created the best conditions for the most important phase of ripening for Sangiovese. The grapes developed excellent properties, both from a health point of view and from the point of view of their analytical characteristics. The weather during September was good and very balanced: rainfall brought cool temperatures – especially at night – while the days were warm and sunny thereby fostering ideal ripening of the grapes.
Vintage rating
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Grape varieties
100% Sangiovese
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Vineyard
Vineyard Nuova and vineyard Selva
Harvest
Grapes are harvested by hand in small 17 kg crates during the second half of September
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Size
750
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Vinification
After careful selection of the bunches, soft pressing of the grapes and cryomaceration prior to fermentation
Ageing
10 months in stainless steel tanks, 4 months in bottle
Fermentation
In tapered refrigerated stainless steel tanks
Malolactic fermentation
In stainless steel tanks
Awards
Guida Oro i Vini di Veronelli
Rubino. Profumi di prugna, marasca e macis, si avvolgono a sentori boschivi, a chiudere ricordi di eucalipto e tabacco scuro. Palato gustoso, fresco nella materia, tannini smussati e delicata morbidezza. In grandi botti di rovere per un anno.