MUSEUM
SANGIOVESE
CABERNET
SAUVIGNON
Classification
Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvigon, Rubicone IGT
Grapes
70% Sangiovese, 30% Cabernet Sauvigon
Soil
medium-textured, predominantly gravelly
Vineyard yield
8000 kg/ha
Average vineyard age
10/25 years
Vinification
fermentation takes place in special truncated-cone, stainless steel fermenters at controlled temperatures, with 15/20 day macerations
Ageing
p6 months in large Slavonian-oak barrels, followed by 12 months in 225-litre barriques and then at least 4 months bottle ageing
Alcohol
14.00 % vol.
Ageing potential
this wine can easily age 8/10 years
Production
7000 bottles
Harvest period
end of September, early October
Size
750ml
Tasting Notes
Colour
intense red with subtle garnet highlights
Bouquet
emphatic aromas, with intense notes of well-ripened fruit that beautifully complement the nuances of vanilla from cask-ageing
Taste
powerfull, elegant, and harmonious, with an appealing spiciness and fragrant fruit in perfect balance
Food pairing suggestion
delicious with grilled meats and with braised or stewed lamb