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RedRosso di Montalcino DOC

Rosso di Montalcino Il Poggiolo Sassello 2023

by Il Poggiolo · Tuscany, Italy

TypeRed
AppellationRosso di Montalcino DOC
GrapesSangiovese Grosso
VineyardLocalità Il Poggiolo, Montalcino
LineIl Poggiolo
Vintages2023

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The vineyard is situated at Località Il Poggiolo in Montalcino, at 450 metres above sea level. It faces south-east and has sandy-loam soil marked by limestone plates and abundant coarse material.

Grapes

Sangiovese Grosso.

Vinification

Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks for approximately 15–20 days.

Ageing

The wine matures for six months in second-use French oak barrels, followed by six months of bottle ageing.

Technical data

Rosso di Montalcino DOC. Alcohol: 13–14%.

Tasting profile

An intense ruby-red wine with a pronounced fruit-led aroma, showing raspberry alongside vanilla and wildflowers. The palate is soft and mineral, with good structure and balanced tannins.