Montecucco DOC Rosso Bio

Sassorotto

Area of Origin

Tuscany, Province of Grosseto, Municipality of Cinigiano. Maremma.

Pedoclimatic Environment

Hilly areas with elevations not exceeding 300 meters. The vineyards have different sun exposure, and soil made of marly/silty substrata, ferrous clays and it is really rich in alluvial pebbles.

Grape Varieties

Sangiovese up to 60%, and other authorized grapes may be added up to 40% with the exclusion of Malvasia Nera, Malvasia Nera di Brindisi and Aleatico.

COLOUR

Intense ruby red which evolve to garnet red when aged.

Characteristics

A lovely well-balanced wine to the nose, with a lot of fresh vinous notes like cherry and berries. Velvety and generous to the palate with sweet – soft tannins.

Gastronomic Combinations

This wine goes perfectly with the mayor part of dishes and it is better especially with games, grilled meats, hearty soups and mature cheeses.

Serving Temperature

Serve at a temperature of 20-22° C.

Wine Making Process

In red, with 15-20 days steeping on skins in stainless steel tanks followed by ageing for 10 months in stainless steel tanks. Minimum refinement of 6 months in bottle.