La Magia Brunello Montalcino

About the Producer:
 Founded over 40 years ago by the Schwartz family, Fattoria La Magia is a vineyard and farm located in the heart of Tuscany, Italy. It covers 120 hectares of land and is located in the Montalcino wine region, which is famous for producing some of the world's best Brunello di Montalcino wines. Anyone looking down the valley towards the noble abbey of Sant’Antimo, directly below the vineyard, is bound to experience the sheer magic of this hallowed place. The terrain is mostly stony but with sufficient lime and clay to retain water in the subsoil, guaranteeing nutrients even during prolonged periods of drought. The crowning glory of La Màgia is the forty-year-old vineyard, covering 15 hectares in a single block and planted entirely with Sangiovese grapes, exclusively registered as Brunello. This unique parcel of land dominates the valley at a height of 400-450 meters and faces southeast. Their Bio/Organic certification is the result of forty years of commitment and professional expertise, always showing respect for the integrity of the terroir.

About the Wine:
 Vines are grown on 20 cm stony sand over clay subsoil. The production area is central - south - east side of Montalcino, at 400 - 450 m altitude. Harvested in the last week of September. Vinification in stainless steel tanks and big oak casks for 40 days of maceration on the skins. Aging is done for 36 months in 500L French oak barrels 1/3 new, and 2/3 second use. Refining happens for 6 months in bottle.

Organoleptic Notes:
 The color is ruby red tending towards garnet, with typical red berry fruit opening out on the nose and in the mouth, mineral overtones, delicate spices, supported by generous acidity, restrained tannin and a long finish.

Pairing: Beef, lamb, game and poultry.