The Salicutti style impeccably balances power and elegance, and the wines have an almost Burgundian sense of style and grace on the palate. Given the tiny production and stunning quality, Salicutti’s wines are highly sought after, and for good reason, as they have the stuffing to develop with age in the cellar and an elegance that makes them tempting to drink on release. They’re truly magnificent expressions of Sangiovese!
Region: Tuscany
Appellation: Brunello Di Montalcino
Varietals: Sangiovese
Organic: Certified
Vineyard: Sourced from the Piaggione vineyard.
Orientation: South, southeast at 420-440 meters in elevation.
Soil: Calcareous and marl.
Viticulture: Organic farming. Hand harvested. Half of the vineyard planted in 1994, half planted in 2007.
Vinification: Fermented in stainless steel with ambient yeast. 12 day maceration on the skins.
Aging: Aged in in a mix of oak (5HL neutral Allier casks, 40HL Slavonian oak casks, 10-20 HL french barrels) for 36 months followed by 18 months in the bottle.
Notes: Francesco Leanza, proprietor of Salicutti, was the first producer in Montalcino to attain organic certification.