About this wine
Vineyard and terroir
The grapes are selected from parcels that Santi Mantengoli held in particularly high regard.
Grapes
100% Sangiovese, locally identified as Brunello.
Ageing
Persante matures for 24 months in wooden vessels of different capacities, followed by 4 months in bottle.
Technical data
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG. Production totals 4,000 bottles.
Tasting profile
Ruby red, with fruit and spice aromas. The palate is robust, generous and persistent.
Serving and pairing
A contemplative wine to pair with red meat, game, roasts, salumi and aged cheeses. Open the bottle two hours before pouring to provide sufficient oxygenation.
Label / history
Persante is dedicated to Santi Mantengoli, the grandfather who revived and enhanced grape cultivation at La Rasina. Its powerful, generous character evokes his determined farming personality.