Year of the Goat

93 points – JAMES SUCKLING

Second release of the limited edition vintage following the Chinese Horoscope has been designed by Zhu Wei.

Elegance and persistency are the characteristics of this vintage. An elegant ruby red with reflection of garnet. It has a very refined taste with tannic notes that reflect the tradition of Brunello di Montalcino. It develops a long persistency and beautiful balance.

Appellation: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Grapes: Sangiovese 100%

Elevation: 450 metres a.s.l.

Soil Profile: Presence of clay shale and pebble-gravel

Training System: Spurred Condon

Vineyard Density: 4.500 vines / ha

Vineyard Yield: 40 q/ha

Harvest Period: Mid October

Vinification: 18 days in steel tanks, at temperature of 28°C

Maturation: 36 in French barriques, 35% new, 65% once and twice used.

Bottle-ageing: 36 months

Production: 488 magnum of 1500 ml size and a very limited edition of 3 bottles cases

Label: hand-painted by the artist Zhu Wei

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ZHU WEI

Zhu Wei was born in Beijing in 1966. He is considered to be one of the main critics of politics and society, worldwide renowned as one of the most influential contemporary painters in Asia. Zhu has a strong connection with the traditional Chinese painting techniques such as the ink washes. In his art works he represents his world vision – anguished and alienated, both personal and political.

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Charity Gala Dinner 2016

Zodiac Rooster ? stato presentata al Four Seasons di Hong Kong lo scorso 4 novembre. Durante la serata sono state battute all?asta 5 Magnum e la bottiglia nr. 8 da 5 litri, tutte firmate dall?artista e da Massimo Ferragamo. Il ricavato totale ? stato devoluto a favore della Fondazione asiatica HKBCF per sostenere la lotta contro i tumori.