Ventolaio

Rosso di Montalcino DOC - Ventolaio 2023

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Format: 75 cl

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21,23 €

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Producer	Ventolaio
Name	Rosso di Montalcino DOC
Variety	Sangiovese
Vintage	2023
Gradation	14.0%
Format	75 cl
Aromatic profile	Red fruits, spices, floral notes
Vinification method	Steel fermentation, skin maceration
Region	Tuscany
Production area	Montalcino
Country	Italy
Type	Red wine
Aging	6-12 months
Type of cask	Large oak barrels or tonneaux
Color	Ruby red
Serving temperature	16-18°C
Recommended consumption	Within 5 years
Pairing	Red meats, cured meats, medium-aged cheeses

Descrizione

The Rosso di Montalcino DOC by Ventolaio is a wine that encapsulates all the love and dedication for viticulture that characterizes the small, yet renowned Ventolaio winery. Located in the enchanting area of Montalcino in Tuscany, this winery stands out for its limited, high-quality production, strictly adhering to the principles of sustainable and environmentally friendly viticulture.

This specimen of Rosso di Montalcino presents a bright, vibrant ruby red color, heralding the lively aromatic notes that follow. On the nose, it offers a complex aromatic bouquet where aromas of ripe red fruits such as cherries and raspberries intertwine, hints of violet, and subtle spicy notes of black pepper and cinnamon, derived from a balanced time in oak barriques.

On the palate, the wine is full and harmonious, with a good tannic structure that promises an excellent aging potential. The balance between acidity and alcohol is perfect, with a long and persistent finish that leaves a pleasant sensation of freshness.

With just 14% ABV, the Rosso di Montalcino by Ventolaio pairs beautifully with dishes of red meat, game, and aged cheeses, enhancing the best of each pairing thanks to its versatility and elegance. This wine represents an excellent expression of the Montalcino terroir, offering a taste experience that is rich and decidedly memorable.

A true gem for aficionados and collectors, the Rosso di Montalcino DOC by Ventolaio is ideal for enjoying on special occasions or for gifting to wine lovers in search of unique and representative bottles of quality Tuscan viticulture.

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How to serve

Glass:

Wide goblet

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Serve to:

16-18°C

When to drink it:

This wine is good straight away but you can age it for 5-8 years

Production area

Tuscany

The winery

Ventolaio – Winery in Toscana

Discover the story and wines of Ventolaio.

Family-owned winery in Montalcino (Tuscany), renowned for Brunello and other local wines, also producing olive oil and spirits.

Region: Toscana

Country: Italia

Grapes: Sangiovese Grosso (Brunello), Sangiovese

Production focused on Brunello di Montalcino and other traditional Montalcino wines. Family-run with declared organic farming practices Brunello aged in Slavonian and French oak casks of approximately 30 hl. Vineyards facing south / southeast surrounding the winery at approximately 400 m above sea level. Also produces extra virgin olive oil and grappa.

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Winery history

Ventolaio is a family-run estate led by the Fanti family: Luigi and Maria Assunta, supported by their sons Baldassarre and Manuele. The estate is located in the locality of the same name along the road from Montalcino to the Abbey of Sant'Antimo, and has built its activity around the cultivation of Sangiovese and the traditional winemaking typical of the area.

Production philosophy

The estate favors traditional methods and the expression of terroir and vintages: it produces wines consistent with its declared organic practices and ages the Brunello in large oak casks, aiming to achieve wines that are genuine and faithful to the character of the vineyard.

Terroir and vineyards

Località Ventolaio, Montalcino — south‑east of the municipality, on the road to the Abbey of Sant'Antimo. The surrounding vineyards encircle the estate at approximately 400 metres above sea level, on medium‑textured clayey loam soils with a stony component, primarily south/south‑east facing.