Rosso di Montalcino 2023

Description

Rosso di Montalcino is a wine produced in the Montalcino area of Tuscany, known primarily for the production of Brunello (the local name for the Sangiovese grape). Rosso di Montalcino differs from the latter primarily in the length of aging. It is, in fact, a young wine, which is marketed starting the year following the harvest. This wine is produced on the Tenuta Pian delle Vigne of the Antinori family, which has a centuries-old tradition of winemaking. The Montalcino area is characterized by an extremely mild and temperate climate that allows the grapes to ripen earlier than in nearby areas such as Chianti. Rosso di Montalcino boasts the Controlled Designation of Origin. It is produced exclusively with Sangiovese grapes, a grape variety that is extremely widespread in Tuscany. The vineyards are located at an altitude between 130 and 150 meters above sea level and have a predominantly southeast exposure. The soils are predominantly clayey and calcareous, with a rich gravel composition. The grapes are harvested in mid-September and, after destemming and gentle pressing, are transferred to stainless steel tanks where alcoholic fermentation takes place at a temperature of approximately 25°C. Maceration lasts 8-10 days. After malolactic fermentation, the wine is transferred to large wooden barrels. Here, the aging process begins, lasting approximately 12 months.

Details

Perfume

Notes of ripe fruit, quince jam and plums mixed with floral notes typical of Sangiovese and toasted notes deriving from ageing in wood.

Color

Brilliant ruby red.

Taste

On the palate it presents itself in all its pleasantness, soft, with lively but silky tannins. Its freshness and liveliness of flavour are enhanced by a mineral and savoury aftertaste, which also enhances the hints of ripe fruit on the nose.

Serve at:

16 - 18 °C.

Longevity:

05 - 10 years

Decanting time:

1 hour

Producer

Producer

Pian delle Vigne (Antinori)

From this winery

• Start up year: 1995
• Oenologist: Dora Pacciani
• Bottles produced: 156.000
• Hectares: 65

The Pian delle Vigne estate, located 6 kilometers to the South of the town of Montalcino above the Orcia river valley, has belonged to the Antinori family since 1995. It takes its name from a typical railroad station of the 19th century situated within the estate’s confines and still in use.

The total surface area of the Pian delle Vigne estate is 184 hectares (470 acres), 65 of which (over 160 acres) are planted to vines; there are 2 hectares (5 acres) of olive groves and 117 hectares of woods. Read more

Tuscany

Technical Sheet

Name	Pian delle Vigne Rosso di Montalcino 2023
Type	Red still
Denomination	Rosso di Montalcino DOC
Vintage	2023
Size	0,75 l
Alcohol content	14.0% by volume
Grape varieties	100% Sangiovese
Country	Italy
Region	Tuscany
Vendor	Pian delle Vigne (Antinori)
Story	After a few years of experimentation on the vines with the aim of achieving a high quality wine with the 2012 vintage, the Rosso di Montalcino was born. It joins the production of the other two estate wines: the Brunello Pian delle Vigne and the Riserva Vignaferrovia. The Pian delle Vigne estate is located 6 km south of Montalcino, above the Val d'Orcia and takes its name from a characteristic 19th century railway station located on the estate. The estate consists of about 184 hectares of which about 65 are planted in vineyards.
Origin	Tenuta Pian delle Vigne is located 6 km south of Montalcino, above the Val d'Orcia.
Climate	Altitude: 130-200 m a.s.l. Exposure: south-east.
Wine making	The soil characteristics of these vineyards result in ripe and at the same time fresh and savoury sensations. The softly pressed grapes are handled in tanks during vinification at temperatures around 25°C in order to preserve the aromatic part, with maceration times of 8 0 days.
Aging	After alcoholic and malolactic fermentation, the wine matures for 12 months in large wooden barrels.
Allergens	Contains sulphites