ColleMassari
Montecucco Vermentino Irisse 2024
| Denomination | DOC Montecucco Vermentino |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 85% Vermentino, 15% Grechetto |
| Aging | Aged on fine lees for 9 months in oak barrels; depending on the wine, this may involve 225-litre barriques, 500-litre French oak tonneaux, and Slavonian oak barrels. |
Description
What kind of wine it is
ColleMassari Irisse is an organic white wine made from Vermentino and Grechetto grapes. Its aromatic profile offers notes of quince, pear and melon, enriched by hints of rosemary. On the palate, it reveals a full and warm sip, balanced by a freshness that lightens the deep structural texture. The tasting culminates in a savoury and saline finish, a clear expression of its maritime character. It is a complex label, capable of evolving beautifully over time.
Where it comes from
This white originates in Tuscany, in the Montecucco area. The Vermentino grows in the estate's vineyards at three hundred metres altitude: the west-facing exposure allows the bunches to receive constant sea breezes, encouraging thicker skins and aromatic richness. The Grechetto, on the other hand, comes from vines facing north-west, subject to a slow ripening cycle and late harvesting. These contrasts give the blend a balanced combination of aromatic intensity, body and vibrant freshness.
How it is produced
Fermentation takes place entirely in oak barrels, a technical choice aimed at defining the wine's rich structure. This is followed by a prolonged ageing on fine lees for nine months, also in oak barrels. This practice increases the gustatory volume, creating harmony between material roundness and vital tension, while fully respecting the varietal identity. Thanks to its sensory profile, it is excellent with sushi and shellfish, as well as vegetarian dishes and goat's cheese.
History and Curiosities
Born in the heart of the Montecucco DOC, ColleMassari's Irisse 2024 is an elegant organic wine that harmoniously blends Vermentino and Grechetto. The historic vineyards, cultivated at 300 metres above sea level in the Ombrone Valley and caressed by sea breezes, produce grapes of exceptional ripeness. Fermentation and patient maturation in oak for nine months on the fine lees enhance a distinctive maritime profile. This vibrant Tuscan white captivates with its profound freshness and savoury finish, promising a splendid evolution over time.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- Start up year: 1998
- Oenologist: Maurizio Castelli, Luca Marrone
- Bottles produced: 500.000
- Hectares: 110
The Castello Colle Massari estate was established in 1998 and is included in the Montecucco DOCG in the Alta Maremma, between the Brunello di Montalcino DOCG and the Morellino di Scansano DOCG, and enjoys ideal conditions for the production of Sangiovese.
The first vintage produced was in 2000.
The Castello Colle Massari estate is located on the slopes of Mount Amiata. It faces the Tyrrhenian coast at an altitude of 320 metres above sea level, enjoying a microclimate favoured by strong winds and large temperature ranges.
The farm covers an area of approximately 350 hectares, of which 74 hectares of vineyards, 22 hectares of olive groves, 100 hectares of arable land and the remainder of woods. In addition, the estate is surrounded by state-owned woods for about 1,200 hectares.
Fermentation occurs for the most important wines in 10-quintal truncated conical vats with manual punching-down and for the other wines in thermostatically controlled steel vats. Then, depending on the type of wine, ageing takes place for 12-18 months in 225-litre barriques and 500-litre French oak tonneaux and 40 hl Slavonian oak vats.
Bottle ageing is always longer than 6 months for all red wines. This is because the vertical structure of the cellar, developed on four levels, allows the grapes and must to be moved without the aid of pumps. Read more
| Name | Collemassari Montecucco Vermentino Irisse 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | White organic still |
| Denomination | Montecucco DOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 85% Vermentino, 15% Grechetto |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | ColleMassari |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born in the heart of the Montecucco DOC, ColleMassari's Irisse 2024 is an elegant organic wine that harmoniously blends Vermentino and Grechetto. The historic vineyards, cultivated at 300 metres above sea level in the Ombrone Valley and caressed by sea breezes, produce grapes of exceptional ripeness. Fermentation and patient maturation in oak for nine months on the fine lees enhance a distinctive maritime profile. This vibrant Tuscan white captivates with its profound freshness and savoury finish, promising a splendid evolution over time. |
| Origin | Montecucco, Tuscany (Ombrone Valley) |
| Climate | Maritime climate influenced by sea breezes |
| Production technique | Fermentation in 40 hl oak barrels; ageing on fine lees for 9 months in oak barrels |
| Wine making | Fermentation in 40 hl oak barrels; for the more important wines, fermentation takes place in 10 hl truncated conical vats with manual punching down; other wines are fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. |
| Aging | Aged on fine lees for 9 months in oak barrels; depending on the wine, this may involve 225-litre barriques, 500-litre French oak tonneaux, and Slavonian oak barrels. |
| Total acidity | 5.7 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 0.4 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |