Fattoria dei Barbi
Rosso di Montalcino 2024
| Denomination | DOC Rosso di Montalcino |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | Aged for approximately 6 months, partly in stainless steel tanks and partly in oak barrels (small and medium-sized). |
- Vintage and designation: Rosso di Montalcino DOC 2024, Tuscany, Fattoria dei Barbi
- Grape variety and style: 100% Sangiovese Grosso, still red wine with a fresh, elegant and juicy profile
- Aroma and taste: notes of raspberry, small red fruits, mint, eucalyptus; fine and silky tannins
- Vinification: fermentation in steel at 26-28 °C; maturation for 6 months in steel and oak
- Pairings: ideal with truffle omelette, beef stew and Pecorino; decant for 1 hour
Description
What kind of wine it is
Fattoria dei Barbi Rosso di Montalcino is a still red wine that expresses the authenticity of Sangiovese Grosso. As an expression of the Rosso di Montalcino denomination, it stands out for its intense and territorial aromatic profile. On the nose, it releases aromas of small red fruits and raspberry, enriched by hints of alpine herbs, mint and eucalyptus, followed by subtle notes of violet and cocoa. On the palate, it is fresh and juicy, characterised by refined tannins and a pleasant spiciness. This medium-bodied wine offers a harmonious and balanced sip, culminating in a long and persistent finish.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the renowned vineyards of Montalcino, situated at an altitude between 400 and 450 metres. The vines benefit from optimal exposure from east to south-east, ensuring perfect ripening of the bunches. The soils, rich in galestro and claystone, give the wine colour intensity and a clear aromatic definition. This wine is produced from the youngest vines of the Fattoria dei Barbi, a historic estate linked to the Colombini family since the fourteenth century. The result is an accessible and enjoyable interpretation of Sangiovese, capable of fully reflecting its territory of origin.
How it is produced
In the winery, the destemmed and crushed grapes are sent for fermentation and maceration in steel at a controlled temperature. During the twelve days of this process, a rapid drop in temperature favours the optimal extraction of anthocyanins and polyphenols. Ageing lasts for about six months and is skilfully divided between steel and oak barrels, structuring the wine and preserving its vibrant original fragrance. The natural freshness and versatility of this Rosso di Montalcino make it ideal for pairing with dishes such as black truffle omelette, fillet with porcini mushrooms, braised beef and mature cheeses with character, such as Pecorino di Pienza.
History and Curiosities
The Rosso di Montalcino DOC 2024 from Fattoria dei Barbi expresses the freshest and most vibrant soul of the historic winery, which has been linked to the Cinelli Colombini family since 1352. Produced from the youngest vines grown on the renowned galestro and clay soils, this wine offers an accessible and elegant interpretation of pure Sangiovese. Compared to Brunello, it stands out for its extremely pleasant everyday drinkability, perfected by six months of ageing between steel and oak barrels.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1892
- Oenologist: Maurizio Castelli
- Bottles produced: 600.000
- Hectares: 66
The Fattoria dei Barbi today is owned by Stefano Cinelli Colombini, who continues a story that sees the Colombinis linked to these lands for more than six centuries; a very long time in which the family has always defended the traditions and values of the Montalcinese culture, whose last and most precious fruit is Brunello. Read more
| Name | Fattoria dei Barbi Rosso di Montalcino 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Rosso di Montalcino DOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Fattoria dei Barbi |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Rosso di Montalcino DOC 2024 from Fattoria dei Barbi expresses the freshest and most vibrant soul of the historic winery, which has been linked to the Cinelli Colombini family since 1352. Produced from the youngest vines grown on the renowned galestro and clay soils, this wine offers an accessible and elegant interpretation of pure Sangiovese. Compared to Brunello, it stands out for its extremely pleasant everyday drinkability, perfected by six months of ageing between steel and oak barrels. |
| Origin | Vineyards of the Fattoria dei Barbi located in the Municipality of Montalcino |
| Soil composition | Galestro (schist) and argillites (clay-rich sedimentary rocks) |
| Cultivation system | Free cordon |
| Plants per hectare | 5000 |
| Yield per hectare | 90 q/ha |
| Fermentation temperature | 26-28 °C |
| Fermentation | 12 3 days |
| Production technique | Alcoholic fermentation and maceration in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature (26-28 °C) |
| Wine making | Crushed and destemmed grapes; alcoholic fermentation and maceration in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature (26-28 °C) for about 12 3 days, with a rapid lowering of the temperature to favour the extraction of polyphenols and anthocyanins. |
| Aging | Aged for approximately 6 months, partly in stainless steel tanks and partly in oak barrels (small and medium-sized). |
| Total acidity | 4.4 gr/L |
| PH | 3.27 |
| Residual sugar | 0.7 gr/L |
| Dry extract | 28.8 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |