Red Montalcino Doc 2020 - Crocedimezzo Estate

Description

Tenuta Crocedimezzo's Rosso di Montalcino is made from 100% Sangiovese grapes , giving life to the expression with the freshest and most accessible face of the entire Montalcino area . The winery has always been animated by the desire to produce high quality wines at reasonable prices and, since 2022, the brothers Enrico and Marco Faccenda have been at the helm of this estate, already owners of the Piedmontese company Cascina Chicco.

This Tuscan red on the nose presents pleasant suggestions of red berries, cherry jam, balsamic herbs, vanilla and tobacco. In the mouth it is fresh but structured , with well-integrated tannins that accompany the savory component in a finish of excellent persistence.

Why you should drink it

You know when they say that quality is worth more than quantity ?

Here, Tenuta Crocedimezzo dedicates a lot of energy to producing a limited number of bottles , placing great emphasis on the quality of the workmanship, from the vineyard to bottling.

If you are looking for a refined wine that reflects the values of the great Tuscan reds then this is the one for you.

When to uncork it

A perfect wine to drink immediately but which can evolve well in the cellar. This red is PERFECT to share on those occasions where you meet at the table with friends or relatives .

In particular, you will never stop loving it if you accompany it with some nice meat sauces or some meat preparation on the grill .

How to drink it

Uncork the bottle and let the wine breathe for a few minutes , serve it at a temperature of 18-20°C .

Vinification and refinement

The manual harvest takes place with a careful selection of the bunches , the winemaking takes place with 21 days of alcoholic fermentation at a controlled temperature. Once the fermentation process is completed, the mass is poured into oak barrels of different types and capacities for aging for 9-10 months which precedes further rest in the bottle and final marketing.

Territory

We are on the eastern side of the magical Montalcino , in Tuscany , here Tenuta Crocedimezzo works its cultivated vineyards at an altitude of 480 meters above sea level.

Soil

Clayey soil characterized by limestone rocks .