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Rosso di Montalcino DOC wine — J. G. Benda winery — Dionysus
RedMontalcino

Rosso di Montalcino DOC

by J. G. Benda · Tuscany, Italy

AppellationMontalcino
TypeRed
GrapesSangiovese
Vintages2023
Alcohol13.0%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Keeps for15 years
Bottled in0.75 l
J. G. BendaTuscany, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The vineyards are farmed using organic and biodynamic methods.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested by hand and destemmed. Spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts takes place in stainless-steel vats, with manual pumping over to manage the cap. The wine is bottled without filtration.

Ageing

Aged in oak barrels for 20 months.

Tasting profile

The aroma is intense, with fresh fruit and a refined mineral character. The palate is elegant and complex, combining purity, energy and depth with precision and poise.