Lisini, "San Biagio"

Interesting facts

"San Biagio", in 2009 — a classic red wine with a rich, refreshing taste and fruity aroma. The wine is made from grapes of Sangiovese Grosso, grown in the vineyards of Tuscany at an altitude of 300-350 meters above sea level with a wonderful climate and porous soil tufyanymi. Wine is produced by the classical method. Harvested by hand in small plastic boxes. Fermentation for 20 days takes place at a controlled temperature of 28-30°C. the wine is Then aged in steel tanks for 8-10 months. The Lisini winery located in Tuscany, in the famous wine region of Montalcino, near the beautiful medieval town of Sant'angelo in Colle. Lysine traces its history from the XVI century, when the owners of the old castle and the surrounding land became the family Clementi—Lysine. This ancient noble family is one of the most famous in your region, its representatives over the centuries, and showed themselves as brave warriors, and how famous scientists and outstanding winemakers. Family estate in Montalcino Lysine occupies 154 hectares, of which 20 hectares are given over to vineyards and the remaining area is covered with beautiful, thick, ancient forests and rich olive groves. The farm grows only one grape variety — Sangiovese Grosso. The vineyards are located very well: on high quality soils and excellent exposure and a special microclimate. All these conditions contribute to the production of great grapes and fantastic wines. Since 1954, the permanent Manager and Director of agriculture is Elina Lysine. In 1962, energetic and enterprising Elina Lysine organized Association of producers of Brunello di Montalcino, whose President she remains to this day, advancing and promoting this great Italian wine in the world. In January 2008, Signora Elina turned 91, but all the process the wine farms are under the watchful eye of her personal control. Since 1983, the chief oenologist is the renowned Franco Bernabei, in no small part due to the efforts which the economy Lysine is one of the best producers of model, the classic Brunello di Montalcino.

Tasting Characteristics

A wine of dark ruby color.
The wine has a fruity aroma with lots of cherry notes, subtle notes of dark chocolate and vanilla.
The taste of the wine classic, powerful, full-bodied, with refreshing acidity, long finish with hints of fleshy fruits.
Wine is the perfect accompaniment to pasta with mushrooms, pizza with Parma ham, hard cheese, red meat cooked on the grill.