Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy.....
Brilliant ruby red with purple hues, this wine has an intense and persistent bouquet filled with fresh aromas of red cherries, violets and currants, followed by subtle spicy notes. Well structured and balanced with good tannin levels, Rubio is quaffable, yet notable for its intensity and elegance. This wine is excellent by the glass and ideal for barbecues. Also try it with prosciutto, salami, pasta dishes with tomato sauce, grilled sausages and meats and cheeses.
Vineyard Characteristics Production area/name of vineyard: Hillside vineyards in the Montalcino area
Size of vineyard (acres): 20
Soil composition: Calcium and clay
Training method: Spurred cordon
Elevation (feet): 1,485
Vines/acre: 2,800
Yield/acre (tons): 2.8
Exposure: Southern/southeastern/southwestern
Year vineyard planted: 1990-2000
Agronomist/Vineyard manager: Nicola Biasi
Wine making & Aging
Varietal composition: 100% Sangiovese
Number bottles produced of this wine: 60,000
Aging container: Casks
Cooperage: French oak
Length of aging before bottling: 12 months
Analytical Data
Alcohol: 13.3%
pH level: 3.5
Residual sugar (grams/liter): 1.8
Acidity (grams/liter): 5.6
Dry extract (grams/liter): 33
Reviews
Wine Advocate - Issue #184/August 2009 Italy's Finest Values “San Polo’s 2007 Rubio is made from the estate’s youngest Sangiovese vines (plus some purchased fruit) in and around the property in Montalcino. This unoaked red offers plenty of varietal character in its cherries, earthiness and tobacco in an easygoing, pleasing style that is sure to find many admirers.” 88 points.