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Monastero Suore Cistercensi Lazio Rosso Benedic 2024

$3699
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The nuns really do make the wine. The Cistercian sisters of Vitorchiano, about an hour north of Rome, farm their vineyards themselves and have done so organically since the early 1990s, with Giampiero Bea of Paolo Bea advising them since the early 2000s. Benedic is their only red and the hardest of their wines to lay hands on: equal parts Ciliegiolo and Sangiovese with a splash of Merlot (45/45/10) grown on volcanic soils, fermented naturally for about two weeks and bottled without fuss or forced stabilization. It's light on its feet and earthy, with far more grip than the pale color would lead you to expect. Serve it with a slight chill and it becomes the kind of red you finish without noticing.

Shipping

Every step of the journey is managed to uphold the integrity of each bottle.

  • Nationwide Access: Flat-rate shipping available to most U.S. states with delivery in 3-5 business days.
  • Temperature-Monitored Shipping: We closely monitor weather conditions and make informed decisions to ensure shipments travel safely, with insulated packaging and refrigerated transport available when required.
  • Wine-Specific Protective Packaging: Specialized materials designed to maintain label integrity and prevent breakage during transit.
  • Provenance Assured: All wines are maintained in climate-controlled conditions at our shop until the moment of dispatch.

Returns & Exchanges

We stand behind every bottle we sell.

  • If the wine is less than 10 years old and it is corked, you may return it to us for a full refund or exchange within 60 days of purchase. You must show us proof of purchase. We understand that you may not live near a shop and that it is difficult to ship open bottles of wine to us, so if there's any problem feel free to Contact Us and we'll work it out.
  • For wines older than 10 years, the consumer bears the risk of a faulty cork, but we accept returns of older bottles if the wine is faulty as a result of improper storage. Please come by the store or Contact Us if there is a problem.
  • We may, at our discretion and to the extent permitted by law, accept returns of unopened wines within 30 days of purchase if they were properly stored by the purchaser, subject to a 15% re-stocking fee.

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More about Monastero Suore Cistercensi

About ninety minutes north of Rome, the Cistercian nuns of Vitorchiano have farmed five hectares of vines organically since the early 1990s. In the early 2000s Giampiero Bea, of the Umbrian estate Paolo Bea, began helping them refine their craft and reach a wider audience. Grapes, mainly Malvasia, Trebbiano and Verdicchio on volcanic soils, are picked entirely by hand and fermented spontaneously in a low-tech, hands-off cellar. Look for the Ruscum white and the Benedic red. Pure, real, sacred.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Ciliegiolo , Red Blend , Sangiovese

  • Vintage

    2024

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Organic

  • Style

    Earthy , Minerally

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Light Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Roast chicken, pizza, lentils with sausage, or a plate of pecorino and bread.

Tasting Profile

Light-bodied and dry. Tart cherry and herbs with an earthy, savory edge and firm, chalky tannins. Best with a slight chill.

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