Sotto Casa Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva Boscarelli 2018

Sotto Casa Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva Boscarelli, is produced starting with the 2011 vintage and is the natural evolution of Vino Nobile Riserva, which is produced with the idea of harmonising the elegance, character and freshness of Sangiovese with the tannic texture, structure and fullness of two international grape varieties. The main difference between the two labels lies in the fact that Sotto Casa is a CRU and the grapes used in its production come exclusively from a single vineyard that gives the wine its name. The vineyard is located on a stony soil rich in red clay of alluvial origin.

Vinification
The different cultivars are harvested separately, and after destemming and soft crushing are fermented separately in oak vats filled to no more than two thirds of their capacity. Indigenous yeasts are used for fermentation, which lasts about 10 days at controlled temperatures between 28 and 30 degrees. Manual pumping over and punching down of the cap is carried out. Maceration may continue for a further 5 to 8 days after fermentation.

Refinement
Each variety matures separately in Slavonian or French oak barrels of between 3 and 30 hl capacity, depending on the cultivar. Malolactic fermentation also takes place here. Maturation lasts between 28 and 32 months. Final blending takes place at the end of maturation. The wine matures in the bottle for several months before release.

Awards and Recognition
Year 2018 - Luca Maroni - 93/100
Year 2018 - James Suckling - 93/100
Year 2018 - Falstaff - 93/100