COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Sangiovese
PRODUCER
Cerbaiona
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Cerbaiona is a legendary estate located southeast of the town of Montalcino in Tuscany. Founded in 1977 by Diego Molinari, a retired pilot, the estate quickly achieved cult status for its traditional, terroir-driven wines. In late 2015, the estate was acquired by an investment group led by Gary Rieschel and managing partner Matthew Fioretti. Under Fioretti's direction, the estate underwent a meticulous revitalization, transitioning to certified organic viticulture and adopting high-density alberello (bush vine) training. The Rosso di Montalcino is treated not as an afterthought, but as a dedicated expression of their grand terroir, sourced from a single vineyard block with rich clay soils that yield an immediate, expressive profile.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€65
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Cerbaiona has a strict policy requesting that wine critics do not assign numerical scores to their wines, focusing instead on descriptive merit.
Fact 02
The estate transitioned to the labor-intensive, high-density Alberello (bush-trained) system under winemaker Matthew Fioretti.
Fact 03
Only 301 cases of the 2017 Rosso di Montalcino were produced due to severe spring frosts and strict selection.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The 2017 vintage was marked by extreme heat and drought, prompting a careful harvest between September 19th and 24th. Spontaneous fermentation took place in concrete tanks using indigenous yeasts, followed by malolactic conversion. To avoid over-extracting bitter seed tannins from the hot vintage, only gentle pump-overs were performed during maceration. Uniquely for this vintage, the wine was aged for just four months in Slavonian oak tonneaux to preserve primary fruit freshness and prevent the wood from drying out the palate. The wine was bottled without fining or filtration.
