Sant'Antimo

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• Soils with multiple pedological environments: arenaria (also mixed with calcare), alberese, galestro, and mixed-texture terrain.
• Elevation ranging from ~120 m a.s.l. along the rivers to ~650 m at Poggio Civitella; nearly square shape of ~15 km per side.
• Territory bounded by the valleys of three rivers — Orcia, Asso, and Ombrone — covering an area of 243.62 km².
• Mediterranean climate with continental characteristics; average annual rainfall ~700 mm, concentrated in spring and autumn.
• Mid-hillside zone free from fog and late frosts; frequent winds ensure good vine health.

• The abbey of Sant'Antimo, founded by Charlemagne in the 9th century, stood along the via Francigena route and its monks produced wine.
• The DOC was established by Ministerial Decree of 18 January 1996, championed by producers to promote quality grape varieties appreciated by consumers.

• Whites: straw yellow, delicate and intense aromas, full and harmonious palate.
• Reds: ruby, fruity aromas, full and velvety flavour; Vin Santo: amber, sweet and soft.

Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the source.

Sources

• eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PDO-IT-A1486
• Official trade body site — Consorzio del vino Brunello di Montalcino