Description
"Occasionally Salvioni release a Rosso di Montalcino if they deem one or more of their casks is not at their lofty Brunello standard. The cask is bottled early and labelled Rosso, but up to this point the wine was treated as Brunello-level quality, both in the vineyard and winery. It’s an extraordinary wine in it’s own right. Do not overlook this; it's one of the most enjoyable Italian wines on the market! - Our Notes
"Our vineyard is divided into three lots of different ages ranging from the oldest at about 25 years old to the two most recent of 15 and 10 years of age. The vines are at an altitude of 420-440m above sea level and are to the south east of Montalcino in an area that is well ventilated with an excellent microclimate. The pebbly soil together with the altitude make the wine soft and well balanced in acidity. The altitude, location and microclimate of the area where Rosso di Montalcino originates endow the wine with intense fragrances of forest floor with evident red fruits and ripe cherries as well as a hint of nose-palate elegance which comes from this perfect combination of factors. The ruby colour varies in its intensity from vintage to vintage depending on the ripening of the skins and the anthocyans set during the fermentation phase. Excellent served with cheese. Although there is a high demand for our Rosso di Montalcino, it is produced only when there is a greater yield of grapes during the harvest or if the grapes are not suitable to produce Brunello: for this reason Rosso di Montalcino is not featured yearly in our wine production." - Winemaker Notes
