Capanna Rosso di Montalcino 2024

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It is an irony of the appellation that the production is more focused on the top wines, the Brunello di Montalcino and actually less Rosso di Montalcino is produced relative to the production of the Brunellos. In our experience therefore the quality of Rosso can vary a lot, some terribly basic but the very best do not try to be a baby Brunello but with less aging they should be fresher and fruity. Vintage variation is very much a feature of the Montalcino wines. The 2024 vintage was a lighter and difficult vintage with a lot of rain and humidity. The northern part where Capanna are based is also the coolest part of Montalcino. Soils are varied , where you find clay, schist and marine limestone, adding to complexityWe introduce this as the first vintage and it shows a light ruby colour, aromas and flavours of rose, savoury and leafy, and very fine tannins.

Alcoholic fermentation with maceration on the skins (18-20 days) at a controlled temperature and spontaneous malolactic fermentation, both occurring at least partially in Slavonian oak vats (where it stays for 6-8 months). Aged for 10-12 months in Slavonian oak barrels; then in the bottle for at least 3-4 months. 

Fresh, with red fruit and vanilla shades. Good structure, slightly tannic, persistent.