DOC Orcia
L'Ammiraglio
€25.00
Made of the finest Sangiovese grapes on the estate. The alcoholic fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks for a period of 30 to 40 days. After fermentation is complete, the free-run juice is transferred to French oak barrels (or barriques) for approximately 18 months. L'Ammiraglio has a captivating deep ruby red color with important tannins.
This wine has complex and intense noses of fruit and forest notes, which is typical of Sangiovese grapes harvested in our Tuscan region. Its notable complexity makes L'Ammiraglio the perfect wine for meat dishes.
- 93 points James Suckling · 2015 vintage
- 92 points James Suckling · 2016 vintage
- Silver medal, 90 points Decanter 2018 · 2015 vintage
- Minimum order of 6 bottles.
- We also do mixed cases and discounted case prices.
- Prices and shipping charges, according to your location.
Technical sheet
- Region / Origin
- D.O.C. Orcia - Denominazione di Origine Controllata di Orcia, Red Wine
- Grape varietal
- 100% Sangiovese - a special selection of the best grapes of the Estate
- Yield
- 50 ql/hectare
- Vinification process
- The alcoholic fermentation begins in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature settings. The free run juice is transferred to French oak barriques where the malolactic fermentation takes place and the refinement process begins.
- Barrel aging
- Approximately 18 months in French oak barriques of fine grain and medium toast. The barriques have been carefully selected for their fine grain wood and moderate toasting, so they do not impose woody flavors to the wine but only enhance the fruit and the indigenous characteristics of the grape varietal itself.
- Bottle refinement
- Minimum 6 months
- Bottles produced
- 2,500
- Available vintages
- 2015 - 2016
- Serving temperature
- 18 °C
- Suggested food accompaniments
- Savory soups typical of the Tuscan cuisine such as the "ribollita" or bean and ceci soups. Grilled meats and chicken, roasted duck or pheasant. Also worth a try with aged pecorino cheese with tartufo.
- Organoleptic notes
- Ruby red with violet reflections. An intense nose with lots of ripe fruit like plums, prunes and cherries, and light spices along with underbrush and mushrooms. Good tannins and structure with lots of minerals and balsamic notes.