BELORO

Denomination: Red Montescudaio DOC Sangiovese
First production: 2001

Annual production: 2.000-2.500 bottles
Grapes: 95% Sangiovese - 5 % others red grapes
Location:
 in the area of the Commune of Riparbella
Altitude: 50-200 metres above sea level
Vineyard's exposition: south-east
Type of soil: red mediterranean soil (65% sand, 10% silt, 25% clay) with an abundance of stones
Density per hectare: 4,000 plants in the old vineyards, 7,000 plants in the new ones
Vinification
: in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature. Length of maceration about 10-15 days
Ageing: 24 months in new barriques and 12months in bottles before release
Alcohol content: 13,5 %