From this plot, which has always been known to everyone as Montesodi because of the stony nature of the soil, the first Cru of Castello Nipozzano was born in 1974. It<br />represents the wine of my youth and my best memories at Castello Nipozzano, a Sangiovese of extreme elegance and vivacity, capable of moving me even after decades.<br /><br />Climatic trend<br />At Castello Nipozzano, the winter was characterised by long periods of sunshine with low temperatures. Spring, on the other hand, was cool, and the rains that fell ensured<br />good water reserves for the hot summer days. The summer period was characterised by temperature fluctuations that helped to provide refreshment during the night, with the<br />usual breezes from the slopes of the Apennines contributing in particular. The grapes were therefore accompanied to ripening by a combination of the warmth of the sun and<br />refreshing breezes; the bunches arrived at the harvest in perfect condition and the production was expressed in wines typical of the area, marked by a good acidic vein and<br />silky tannins.<br /><br />Vinification and maturation<br />The Montesodi vineyard is located at an altitude of 400 metres above sea level, on schist soils with a magnificent south-west exposure. The Sangiovese grapes from the<br />Montesodi vineyard, after careful work in the vineyard, were harvested by hand into 15 kg crates. Further care and selection was taken in the cellar; on arrival, the grapes<br />were carefully checked on a sorting table. Berry by berry, only the highest quality was chosen in terms of polyphenolic substances and grape health. The 2019 harvest<br />produced finely concentrated, beautifully ripe grapes with a wonderful burst of freshness. Fermentations and macerations were regular. Malolactic fermentation took place<br />immediately after racking. At the end of the year, the traditional maturation of Montesodi began in 30 hl barrels of Austrian and French oak, where it remained for the next 18<br />months until bottling. The subsequent months of bottle ageing allowed Montesodi to express itself to its fullest elegance and potential.<br /><br />Tasting notes<br />Montesodi 2019 presents a wonderful brilliant ruby red colour. The olfactory impact is exciting, characterised by fruity notes reminiscent of redcurrants and wild strawberries.<br />This is followed by floral notes, fresh balsamic hints and an elegant spiciness reminiscent of liquorice and cloves. The sip is dynamic, the minerality and freshness are<br />accompanied by a dense and slightly rough tannic texture, typical for Sangiovese. A wine that impresses for its complexity and extreme elegance at the same time. Long in<br />the finish.<br />
Price
€44.00
