COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
100% Sangiovese
PRODUCER
Azienda Agricola Verbena
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Azienda Agricola Verbena's Rosso di Montalcino 2020 is a 100% Sangiovese from the esteemed Montalcino region of Tuscany, Italy. This family-owned estate, managed by the Nannetti family, leverages generations of experience and a unique approach to viticulture. Verbena cultivates grapes across three distinct vineyard sites, each with its own elevation and exposure, contributing to the wine's complexity. The 2020 vintage, marked by a warm summer, yielded ripe fruit and well-structured wines. The producer emphasizes a balance between tradition and innovation in their winemaking philosophy.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€34
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Verbena utilizes three distinct vineyard sites at varying elevations (420m, 400m, and 635m) to achieve complexity.
Fact 02
The highest vineyard, 'Le Pope', at 635m, offers a uniquely cool microclimate for slow maturation.
Fact 03
The Nannetti family has been making wine in Montalcino for generations, with their first Brunello released in 1985.
Fact 04
Consulting enologist Paolo Caciorgna brings extensive expertise to Verbena's winemaking.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Azienda Agricola Verbena's Rosso di Montalcino 2020 begins with separate fermentations for grapes from each of their three distinct vineyard sites. This allows for the preservation of individual vineyard characteristics. The wine is then aged in a combination of Austrian oak, large Slavonian botti, and French oak, a blend designed to impart structure and integrate oak nuances. This approach reflects the producer's commitment to showcasing the Sangiovese grape and the Montalcino terroir.
