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"SALCO EVOLUZIONE " VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO D.O.C.G.

 
  • 100% Sangiovese "Prugnolo Gentile"
  • The name "Salco" was given to a proprietary clone found in 1992 in Salcheto's oldest vineyards. Wine production started in 1999
  • This red-leafed variety produces grapes that can resist a light over-maturation
  • Robert Parker described it as "an outstanding wine"
  • Wood aged for 27 months, then bottle refined for 10-12 months
  • Average annual production of about 1,500 six-packs (750 ml.)
  • Deep ruby red with intense purple reflections. Offers a superb bouquet of violet, vanilla, dried herbs, black cherries and leather
  • Full-bodied and concentrated
  • Alcohol: 13.5% by volume
  • Accompaniment: red meat and game
  • Ratings by Vintage:
    • 1999: Parker 90: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Red Glasses
    • 2000: Parker 89; Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Red Glasses; Wine Spectator 89
    • 2001: Parker 91; Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Three Glasses
    • 2003: Parker 91; Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses; Wine Spectator 90
    • 2004: Parker 93; Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Red Glasses

VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO D.O.C.G.

 
  • 100% Sangiovese "Prugnolo Gentile"
  • Carefully-selected grapes from the best exposed vineyards
  • Winner of prestigious "Three Glass" award by Gambero Rosso - Vini d'Italia
  • Aged 24 months in Slavonian oak barrels; 30% of the wine spends 3 to 6 months in French barriques. Bottle refined for 6 months
  • Average annual production of about 8,000 six-packs (750 ml.)
  • Deep ruby color, with black reflections. Contains aromas of leather, strawberries, cherries and dried herbs
  • Medium to full bodied, lush, with a supple texture
  • Alcohol: 13.5% by volume
  • Accompaniment: red meat, roasts, poultry
  • Ratings by Vintage:
    • 1997: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Three Glasses
    • 1998: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
    • 1999: Parker 89; Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
    • 2001: Parker 90
    • 2002: Parker 89; Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
    • 2003: Parker 90; Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
    • 2004: Parker 89; Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
    • 2005: Parker 91; Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
    • 2006: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses

ROSSO DI MONTEPULCIANO D.O.C.

 
  • 85% Sangiovese "Prugnolo Gentile", 15% Canaiolo and Merlot
  • Aged in stainless steel tanks for 8 months, bottle refined for 4 months
  • Intense ruby red, purple on the rim. Rounded and sweet to the nose, dominated by a scent of berries with hints of underbrush
  • Average annual production of about 2,500 cases (12 X 750 ml.)
  • Medium bodied, well balanced and rich in silky tannins
  • Alcohol: 13.5% by volume
  • Accompaniment: pasta dishes, grilled meats, hearty soups
  • Ratings by Vintage:
    • 2003: Gambero Rosso Vini d'Italia Two Glasses
    • 2006: Parker 89
    • 2007: Parker 89

CHIANTI COLLI SENESI D.O.C.G.

 
  • 80% Sangiovese, 20% Canaiolo and Mammolo
  • 30% is aged in American oak barriques for 8 months; bottle refined for 4 months
  • Ruby red with hints of flowers and berries
  • Young and fruity on the palate, with soft tannins and a smooth finish
  • Alcohol: 13% by volume
  • Accompaniment: light pastas, appetizers, grilled chicken, pizza