COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Sangiovese, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
PRODUCER
Cerbaiona
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Cerbaiona is a legendary estate located just east of the town of Montalcino, renowned for producing some of the most collectable and traditional wines in Tuscany. Under ownership since 2015, the estate has undergone meticulous vineyard restoration and cellar modernization while preserving its historic soul. Grammatica is an innovative, small-production Toscana IGT bottling that showcases a contemporary, experimental side of the estate, blending traditional Sangiovese with other varieties to offer a vibrant, terroir-driven expression of Montalcino's high-altitude vineyards.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€35
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Cerbaiona's vineyards sit at 400 meters elevation, benefiting from cool breezes that preserve acidity.
Fact 02
The estate was historically founded by Diego Molinari, an ex-pilot who established its cult status.
Fact 03
Grammatica represents a rare, experimental departure from Cerbaiona's strict Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino lineup.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process at Cerbaiona emphasizes minimal intervention to allow the high-altitude terroir to shine. Grapes are harvested by hand and fermented using indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled concrete and stainless steel vats. Maceration on the skins is carefully managed to extract fine, structured tannins. The wine is then aged in a combination of neutral oak casks and concrete tanks to preserve the bright primary fruit and mineral character of the galestro soils, avoiding any dominant new oak influence.
