Sub Regions Flashcards
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Montosoli
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Called the elegant soul Typically has elevated acidity, slightly lower alcohol and refined tannins It is a hill to the north of the region Historically considered premium region Geological composition is unique-significant marl with few clay traces, conglomeration of clay and chalk Galestro and gravel-excellent drainage Vyds between 250-300masl Only 15ha under vine
Producers: Altesino Caparso Baricci Le Gode
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Castelnouvo dell’Abate
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Hottest subzone- SE of town Protected from north winds by Amiata volcano Richer darker Lots of new plantings in 90-00s Alternating layers of sandstone and volcanic subsoils Producers: La Palazetta Mastrojanni Uccelliera La Colombina
