This old-school property sits at the southwest corner of the Montalcino zone, at about 350 meters above sea, and the vineyards face south towards Maremma and the coast. This situation provides warm, dry breezes that allow them to farm their vines and olive trees with both organic and sustainable practices. The 20 hectares of vines are entirely Sangiovese and made up of massale selections of the original plantings from 1930. All fermentations are done in glass-lined cement tanks and aging is exclusively in large, Slavonian oak casks. Current winemaker Filippo Paoletti learned his craft from the former winemaker Franco Bernabei (of Fontodi and Felsina) as well as the Sangiovese master Giulio Gambelli (Soldera, Biondi Santi and of course Montevertine) and his style reflects their influence. The focus is on the elegance and transparency of Tuscany’s native variety; silky red fruits, earth and minerals always shine through.
Professional Reviews
Antonio Galloni
What importer Skurnik Wines has to say about this wine...
100% Sangiovese from the estate’s massal selection.300 to 350 meters above sea level.Vinification in glass-lined cement tanks with skin contact for 20-26 days.Aged in 20-52 hectoliter casks for 12 months, followed by four months of aging in the bottle.1,300 cases produced on average each year.
Details
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Grape Variety
Sangiovese
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Vintage
2020
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Size
750ml
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Farming Practice
Sustainable
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Style
Earthy , Rich , Spicy
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Sweetness
Dry
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Body
Medium Bodied