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Rosso di Montalcino wine — Capanna winery — Dionysus

Rosso di Montalcino

by Capanna · Tuscany, Italy

Awards & scores
  • Tre Bicchieri 2018Gambero Rosso, Vini d’Italia · 2015 vintage
AppellationRosso di MontalcinoDOC
TypeRed
Grapes100% Sangiovese
VineyardEstate vineyards in the Montosoli area
LineMontalcino DOC wines
Alcohol14.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
CapannaTuscany, Italy

About this wine

Grapes: 100% Sangiovese.

Vinification: alcoholic fermentation with 18–20 days of skin maceration at controlled temperature. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation takes place in truncated-conical Slavonian oak casks.

Aging: 6–10 months in 20–32 hl Slavonian oak casks, followed by at least 3–4 months in bottle.

Release: 15–18 months after harvest.

Characteristics: deep ruby-red colour. Fresh aromas of red fruit and vanilla. Good structure, light tannins and a persistent finish.

Food pairings: pasta with meat ragù, roasted white and red meats, mushrooms, cured meats and cheeses.

Bottle formats: 0.375 L, 0.75 L and 1.5 L.