Questo vino
Vineyard and terroir
The wine is selected from the best grapes grown in Tenuta di Sesta’s vineyards. The latest published technical data place the south-facing vines at 280–350 metres above sea level. Planting density is 5,000 vines per hectare, with spur-pruned cordon training. Vineyard work includes manual winter pruning, shoot thinning, desuckering, control of bunch numbers and manual harvest.
Grapes
100% Sangiovese grosso.
Vinification
Maceration lasts 20–25 days. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations take place in thermostatically controlled stainless-steel tanks.
Ageing
For the 2021 vintage, maturation lasts 2.5–3 years in Slavonian oak casks of 20–30 hl, followed by at least six months in bottle. The general profile describes 30 months in 20–30 hl Slavonian oak and the same minimum bottle maturation.
Technical data
Vintage: 2021. Alcohol: 14.5% vol. Total acidity: 5.2 g/L. Total dry extract: 32.3 g/L. Average annual production: 40,000 bottles. Packaging is a 550 g Bordeaux bottle.
Tasting profile
Ruby red evolves toward garnet with age. In youth, the wine emphasizes fruit and flowers; with maturity it develops ethereal complexity and autumn-leaf or forest-floor nuances. The 2021 profile is intense, broad and elegant, built around mellow red fruits and delicate spice. The palate is dry and soft, with velvety tannins, balance, intensity, persistence and elegance.
Serving and pairing
Pair with roasts, game, red meats, rich first courses with sauces and mature cheeses.
Vintage notes
The published archive runs from 2008 through 2021. Technical details have evolved: the 2021 wine uses 20–30 hl Slavonian oak for 2.5–3 years and receives at least six months in bottle, whereas several older entries specify 30–35 hl casks and 12 months in bottle. Production and bottle weight also vary by vintage; the 2021 entry gives 40,000 bottles and a 550 g bottle.
