750ml
La Togata Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
La Togata Brunello di Montalcino, which in a few years has captured the top rankings of major guides and magazines all over the world, comes from vines that are at least 23 years old.
Varietal: 100% Sangiovese Grosso
Appellation: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
Production Zone: in the hills of Montalcino, at different heights and with a sun exposure until sunset. Average altitude: 250 mt s.l.m.
Soil: Tuffaceous clay, very rich in skeleton
Vinification: Grapes hand-picked at the end of September with a further selection. Intense extraction in the early stages of fermentation, followed by long quiescent maceration on the marc
Maturation: Minimum 36 months in oak barrels from Slavonia, then rest in bottle before release for 12 months
Tasting Notes & Pairing Ideas
- Intense ruby red with garnet reflexes. A full-bodied, well-balanced textured wine combines unique characteristics of grandeur and elegance with an intense and complex bouquet: ethereal and spicy fragrances, with light vanilla and flowery notes, cocoa, coffee, licorice, and hints of truffle. Persistent on the palate this wine extracts an astonishing smooth long finish.
- It is best suited for smoked meats, exotic pork dishes, pasta with rich savory sauces or roasted wild game dishes.
Winery Profile
- The Togata is owned by the Angel family, a property of women: Jeanneth, Stephania, Vanessa and Azzurra. The father Alberto is the winemaker.
- Vineyards are located in the south of Montalcino (Lavacchio, Montosoli and Pietrafocai) and wine cellars in the area of S. Angelo in Colle. The estate is now made up of a splendid villa, nineteenth-century type, with an impressive wine cellar carved into the rock. The vineyards are located at different heights, with exposure to the sun until sunset and are older than 20 years. The first vintage of the winery is 1990.
- Since 1999, the Riserva became part of the wine List of the Italian Parliament, and since 2006 is in the wine list of Vatican.