Rocca di Montemassi
Sassabruna 2022
| Denomination | DOC Maremma Toscana Rosso |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 80% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot, 10% Syrah |
| Aging | After the malolactic fermentation is complete, the wine matures for 12 months in 350-litre French oak barrels (tonneaux), followed by 4 months of bottle ageing. |
- Organic grape varieties: Sangiovese, Syrah and Merlot for a soft and enveloping red
- Aged in oak: 12 months in 350-litre French tonneaux and 4 months in bottle
- Aromatic notes: black cherry, plum and blackberry with hints of sweet spices, tobacco and Mediterranean herbs
- Serving temperature and decanting: serve at 16–18 °C, decant for 1–2 hours to enhance elegance
- Recommended pairings: game, pappardelle with wild boar, grilled meats and Florentine steak
Description
What kind of wine it is
Rocca di Montemassi Sassabruna is an enveloping organic red wine created from a harmonious blend of Sangiovese, Syrah and Merlot. In the glass, it displays a very intense ruby colour and reveals an aromatic profile centred on notes of black cherry, ripe plum and blackberry. On the palate, it offers a full and velvety body, supported by soft, mature tannins that elegantly merge with hints of Mediterranean herbs, tobacco and sweet spices. Tasting this wine from the Tuscan Maremma concludes with a lively mineral freshness and a warm, persistent finish.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the picturesque area of Roccastrada, in the heart of the Tuscan Maremma. The Rocca di Montemassi estate enjoys a warm Mediterranean climate, tempered by the proximity of the Tyrrhenian Sea, which ensures a marked diurnal temperature range, favouring the optimal ripening of the grapes. The vines sink their roots into sandy and clay soils rich in stones. This natural drainage allows for deep rooting, giving the wine a distinctive savoury character and a personality deeply connected to its land of origin.
How it is produced
The bunches, harvested at full ripeness, ferment in vertical vats for about twenty days. After completing malolactic fermentation to soften the structure, the wine matures for twelve months in French oak barrels. This is followed by a further four months of ageing to perfectly harmonise the flavour profile. After a brief decanting, this intense red expresses itself best when paired with game dishes, classic pappardelle with wild boar ragù, grilled meats and hard cheeses.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 2000 in Roccastrada, Tenuta Rocca di Montemassi skilfully combines modern technologies and ancient traditions to create wines of great character. The estate follows the principles of permaculture, integrating a thriving ecosystem of ancient grains, orchards, and native livestock with its vineyards. From this deep connection with the land comes Sassabruna, an excellent organic Maremma Toscana DOC that expresses all the strength of the region in an enveloping sip, awarded 90 points by James Suckling.
Awards
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2022
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2022
90/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2022
2One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2022
3Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 2000
- Oenologist: Alessandro Gallo
- Bottles produced: 500.000
- Hectares: 174
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From Vermentino to the Blends of Maremma, Rocca di Montemassi represents a new milestone in Tuscan wine and proof of the excellence of a territory that allows creativity to run free.
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| Name | Rocca di Montemassi Sassabruna 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Maremma Toscana DOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 80% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot, 10% Syrah |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Rocca di Montemassi |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 2000 in Roccastrada, Tenuta Rocca di Montemassi skilfully combines modern technologies and ancient traditions to create wines of great character. The estate follows the principles of permaculture, integrating a thriving ecosystem of ancient grains, orchards, and native livestock with its vineyards. From this deep connection with the land comes Sassabruna, an excellent organic Maremma Toscana DOC that expresses all the strength of the region in an enveloping sip, awarded 90 points by James Suckling. |
| Origin | Montemassi, Grosseto (GR), Tuscany, Italy |
| Climate | Warm Mediterranean climate with maritime influence and marked diurnal temperature variation due to the proximity of the Tyrrhenian Sea |
| Soil composition | Sandy and clayey soils with mineral and stony inclusions |
| Plants per hectare | 4,400 plants per hectare |
| Yield per hectare | Approximately 7.5 tonnes per hectare |
| Fermentation temperature | 28–30 °C |
| Fermentation | Approximately 20 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation for about 20 days in vertical tanks at 28–30 °C, malolactic fermentation carried out; aged for 12 months in 350-litre French oak tonneaux and 4 months in bottle |
| Wine making | Grapes harvested at full ripeness; fermentation for about 20 days in fermenters/vertical tanks at 28–30 °C; malolactic fermentation completed. |
| Aging | After the malolactic fermentation is complete, the wine matures for 12 months in 350-litre French oak barrels (tonneaux), followed by 4 months of bottle ageing. |
| Year production | 500000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |