Rosso di Montalcino DOC Val di Suga
| Sommelier score | 91/100 | 2024 |
| Winery | Val di Suga |
| Denomination | Rosso di Montalcino DOC |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Grapes | 100% Sangiovese |
| Alcohol content | 13,50% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Code ICQRF | SI 8881 |
| Winery headquarter | Val di Suga - Montalcino (SI) - Località Val di Cava |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Cold cuts and salami, Lamb, Sliced beef, Fillet with green pepper, Rabbit, Tagliatelle with mushrooms, Pasta with meat sauce, Medium-aged cheeses, Hard cheese |
| Region | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Style | Full-bodied and intense |
| Wine list | Rosso di Montalcino |
100% Sangiovese Grosso grapes cultivated in vineyards around Val di Suga cellar, in the north of Montalcino, where the soils are characterized mainly by clay. Here Sangiovese expresses all its elegance and its class. The wine-making technique differs from the one of Brunello only for the aging. The fermentation is managed in steel containers (100 hl). The maceration lasts 15 days at 30°C and it is followed by 15 months aging in slavonian oak barrels. The maturation continues in the bottle for 3 months.
Features of the “Rosso di Montalcino DOC” from Tuscany
This wine is characterized by a shiny and deep red colour that is typical of the Sangiovese of these areas. Its intense perfume expresses the freshness of red fruits like cherry and currant, surrounded by sweet and spicy sensations. The taste is full and soft, with elegant tannins and an impressive persistence.
Recommended food pairings while tasting “Rosso di Montalcino DOC” Val di Suga
This wine is excellent with meat. It has to be served at 16°C in a high and wide wine glass.
