“Anfiteatro” Rosso Toscana IGT 2020

Vecchie Terre di Montefili | Tuscany
Vecchie Terre di Montefili s.a. a r.l. | Via San Cresci 45 | IT 50022 Greve in Chianti

29682720 · 0,75 l · 118,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Anyone looking down on the vineyard from above will immediately understand why it is called Anfiteatro: the vines wind their way up a natural semicircle in concentric curves, as if nature itself had created a stage. Roccaldo Acuti planted the 2.4 hectares in 1975, the same year he took over the estate; in 1981 he bottled his first independent vintage, long before Panzano became synonymous with concentrated, high-altitude Sangiovese. The plot lies at an altitude of over 500 metres, on pure galestro – that crumbly, slate-like marl which forces the roots to dig deep and the grapes to retain their acidity. After hand-harvesting and spontaneous fermentation, the 100% Sangiovese matures in large, used wooden casks; as is the case throughout the estate, small new barriques are not used. The 2020 vintage is uncompromisingly ripe and dense, with powerful tannins and an acidity that lends the wine a sense of tension despite its full-bodied character.

A deep, almost opaque garnet red. On the nose, ripe cherry, cranberry and orange zest, with undertones of sandalwood and tobacco; on the palate, full-bodied and concentrated, with a finish that lingers rather than ends – a wine that fades away rather than ceasing. Almost fifty years after the first vines were planted, Anfiteatro is still what its name promises: a stage on which the vineyard itself takes centre stage. SUPERIORE.DE

"A deep, luminous ruby red. On the nose, notes of ripe sour cherries, earth and leather, with a hint of ripe plums and rose petals on the finish. An earthy character on the palate too, with firm tannins, yet plenty of juiciness and power; it can and will age superbly." Falstaff

"On the nose, there are hints of ripe blackberries and redcurrants, as well as notes of walnuts, spices and graphite. Structured and velvety, with a medium to full body. Firm, slightly astringent tannins lead to an earthy, slightly spicy finish. Can be enjoyed now or laid down for ageing." James Suckling

"Initially, aromas of wild red cherries, leather, tobacco and mocha emerge. As it breathes in the glass, a whole range of floral, spicy, earthy and mineral notes unfolds. The 2020 vintage could probably be left to mature in the bottle for another year or two, although it is already quite expressive, particularly in terms of its aromas." Vinous