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Lupo di Fonterenza, IGT Super Tuscan

The vineyards of Fonterenza are located on a hilly area near Montalcino not far from the S. Antimo abbey. The growth system is "guyot" bordolese and "cordone speronato": all operations in the vineyards are performed by hand by the sisters of the abbey.

RECOGNITION:

Luca Maroni Guide: "I Migliori Vini Italiani 2008" ("The Best Italian Wines 2008.") November 2007.

VARIETAL:

100% Cabernet Sauvignon

VINIFICATION:

All grapes are hand-picked, then fermented in temperature controlled 17.5 Tonneaux barrels. Maceration for 15 days, consisting of skin pressing and malolactic fermentation. No filtration.

MATURING:

Maturing in Tonneaux circa 18 months.

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