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Birba 2017 – La Gerla

Birba 2017 - La Gerla
Written by Piero Pardini

Credits: © La Gerla – Tuscany – Italy

Wine: Birba
Variety composition: 100% Sangiovese – Brunello biotype.
Alcoholic strength: 14%.
Vintage: 2017.
Classification: I.G.T..
Vineyard location: 270-320 meters
Grape variety: Sangiovese – Brunello biotype
Training system: Spurred cordon
Average age of the vines: 25 years
Method of harvest: manual grapes and selection of bunches and berries on sorting tables
Vinification: destemming of the bunches and soft pressing of the grapes. Pre-fermentation cryomaceration. Fermentation temperature control. Maceration on the skins for about 15 days.
Refinement and maturation: from 10 to 14 months in 1/3 new French Allier-Vosge oak barriques, medium toasting.
Bottling: by gravity with compensation in a nitrogen atmosphere
Rest in the bottle: 7 months before being placed on the market, in controlled temperature and humidity environments.
Serving temperature: 16° -18° C.

Rosso di Montalcino 2019 - La Gerla

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Tasting Notes:
Clear, intense ruby red color, almost impenetrable.
On the olfactory examination the sample opens with floral notes reminiscent of a pot pourri of red flowers, followed by hints of red and dark berries such as currant, blackberry, blueberry and strawberries. Closing with vanilla nuances.
In the mouth the sample shows a good tannic texture, important and well polished. The sip is fresh, well balanced in the various components, the vanilla aftertaste remains at the end.

Rating:
4 Lupetti

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Fattoria La Gerla
Loc. Canalicchio ‐ Pod. Colombaio
53024 Montalcino (SI)
Phone +39 0577 848599
E-mail: info@lagerla.it
Website: www.lagerlamontalcino.com

About the author

Piero Pardini

Founder and editor of "The Wolf Post Wine Magazine" and "Piero Pardini Wine Reviews" (https://pieropardiniwinereviews.substack.com/).
Freelance Journalist.
Wine critic and Sommelier.
He has also written about sports and technology for some specialized magazines.
Co-author of the authorized biography "Gianni Clerici - The writer, the poet the journalist", Le Lettere, Firenze.

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