Sugarille 2018 Pieve Santa Restituta

A red wine from Pieve Santa Restituta, made entirely from the 4.05 hectare Sugarille vineyard. The subsoil there is deeper and more compact than on the rest of the estate, consisting mainly of marl and limestone, and most vines were planted in 1990. The vineyard was already noted as one of the best for wine production in 1547. Sangiovese is fermented in steel tanks. After malolactic fermentation the wine matures for one year in 225 litre barriques of French and European oak, then one year in newer classical large casks of 20-30 hectolitres. After bottling it rests for at least two more years in the cellar before release. It has an intense dark colour with complex aromas of ripe fruit, violets, cloves and tobacco, an elegant palate with ripe tones and very soft tannin, and great ageing potential.