2022 Montevertine Rosso di Toscana IGT 1.5L Magnum, Tuscany, Italy Stolpman Brendan left some fine lees

Brendan left some fine lees in the tank in order to nourish the wine during the aging for 6 months

débourbage

but there are planted on some of the finest terroir in La Côte

half of the grapes were destemmed and crushed and macerated on the skins for 3-4 days

2022 Montevertine Rosso di Toscana IGT 1.5L Magnum, Tuscany, Italy Stolpman Brendan left some fine leesThe estates namesake red is a traditional blend led by Sangiovese with small amounts of Canaiolo and Colorino. Fruit is fermented in concrete with native yeasts and given a long maceration, then aged for about two years in large Slavonian oak casks before a gentle bottling. The 2022 is taut and pure, layering red cherry and blood orange with rose, subtle herbs, and a fine, stony undertone. In magnum it will evolve slowly, holding freshness and detail