Ardingo Toscana IGT
Ardingo is made from 70% Merlot and 30% Sangiovese. The Merlot vineyard – Vigna Montosoli – which was planted about 30 years ago, is just 7 kilometers away from Costanti’s main vineyards in upper Montalcino and is 350 meters above sea level, just a bit lower than Costanti’s other vineyards. The vineyard is located north/northeast of Montalcino on the Montosoli hill and enjoys western exposure and clay soil. The Sangiovese comes from a vineyard Andrea owns on the same hill.
The wine is named for Ardengo della Gherardesca (seen written ‘Ardingo’ in some places), who was a valiant knight from the Longobard family of the same name who fought the Florentines alongside the Sienese 800 years ago. Perfect for this powerful wine.
Wine exported to
Japan, Bermuda, USA, Canada, Australia
Grape Varieties:
70% Merlot, 30% Sangiovese
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
About 2 weeks
Type of yeast:
Select
Fermentation temperature:
16-18 °C (60.8-64.4 °F)
Length of maceration:
14 days
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Fining agent:
None
Aging containers:
Barrique (Merlot) and Tonneaux (Sangiovese)
Container size:
225 L and 5 hL
Aging before bottling:
24 months
Aging in bottle:
12 months
Closure:
Cork
Organic:
Yes
Vineyard name:
Vigna Montosoli
Vineyard location:
Montosoli, Montalcino
Soil composition:
Clay
Vine training:
Spurred Cordon
Altitude:
350 meters (1,148 feet) above sea level
Exposure:
Western
Years planted:
1990
Time of harvest:
September/October
First vintage of this wine:
1997
Serving temperature:
Best served at 16-18 °C (60.8-64.4 °F).
Aging potential:
Upwards of 20 years
Alcohol:
14.5%
Winemaker:
Andrea Costanti and Vittorio Fiore
