COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Sangiovese Grosso
PRODUCER
Abbadia Ardenga
REGION
Tuscany
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Abbadia Ardenga Rosso di Montalcino 2020 is a Tuscan red wine crafted from 100% Sangiovese Grosso. The Abbadia Ardenga estate boasts a rich history, with origins dating back to Roman times and later connections to the Piccolomini family. The current management is led by the sons of Mario Ciacci, a key figure in the development of the Brunello di Montalcino consortium. The estate dedicates 10 hectares to cultivating Sangiovese Grosso within its extensive 650-hectare property. The Montalcino region is celebrated for its Sangiovese wines, and the 2020 vintage is recognized for its structural integrity and aromatic depth.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€21
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Estate roots trace back to Roman times.
Fact 02
Family was instrumental in the Brunello di Montalcino consortium.
Fact 03
Sangiovese Grosso is cultivated on 10 hectares of a 650-hectare property.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Abbadia Ardenga Rosso di Montalcino 2020 is produced using grapes harvested in early October. Fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 4 months in Slavonian oak barrels. It then undergoes a further 8 months of bottle aging before its release.
