Corte Pavone, Rosso di Montalcino 2022 (750ml)

Tasting Notes: Ruby red color. Ethereal notes of violet, forest floor, licorice, plum, spices, and tobacco. Medium-bodied with lively acidity and strong yet silky tannins. Pleasant, long finish. Dry and persistent.

Cellaring Potential: Drink from now to 2028.

Food Pairings: Pairs well with meat dishes, pecorino cheese, and plates served with fresh olive oil

Serving Temperature: 16-18°C

Region: Montalcino – Tuscany

Grape Varieties: Sangiovese Grosso

Classification: Rosso di Montalcino DOC

Average Age of the Vines: 16

Vinification: Spontaneous fermentation starts after the ‘pied-de-cuve’ is introduced and takes place in small stainless steel vats and in wooden, truncated, cone-shaped barrels with automated fullers. Macerations lasts 16 – 18 days. Extraction through delestage, pressing, and remontage.

Aging: Wood aging for 16 months, mostly in 30 hL barrels and in part in barriques. No fining, light filtration.

Altitude at Sea Level: 450-500 meters

Soil: Clayey soil rich in rock fragments, particularly marl