“Giodo - La Quinta” Rosso Toscana IGT 2020 · 6 bottles in OWC

Podere Giodo | Tuscany
Podere Giodo | Az. Agr. Ferrini Bianca | Via San Marino 2/A/3 | IT 50100 Firenze

29602620 · 4,5 l · 54,22 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping2 units available

The fifth vineyard. The origin of this name is so simple – and so direct is Carlo Ferrini's philosophy behind it. La Quinta is not the little sister of Brunello, but its self-confident counterpart: the same address in Sant'Angelo in Colle at 400 metres, the same Sangiovese from skeleton-rich soils with a south-easterly orientation, the same care in the cellar and ageing. Only the time horizon is different. 2020 brought Montalcino warm, balanced conditions with a good night-day temperature amplitude – a vintage that favoured depth and drinkability in equal measure. 7 days of fermentation, 13 days of maceration in steel, then 12 months in a combination of 700-litre Liters, 2,500-litre Liters barrels and cocciopesto amphorae, rounded off in cement tanks. The baked clay amphora provides the breathable openness that keeps the wine alive without oxidising it.

Ruby red colour with lively brilliance. The nose reveals fresh sour cherries, violets, delicate stewed plums and a hint of dried herbs. Precise and flowing on the palate – medium body, firmly integrated tannins, a clean acidity line and a final that lingers longer than you would expect from the price. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright ruby colour with garnet-red reflections. Elegant and spicy on the nose, opening on sweet cherry, blueberries and cloves, followed by liquorice and a hint of dark chocolate. Gripping but very fresh on the palate, with firm, tightly woven tannins and a precise fruity flavour right through to the lingering final." Falstaff

"The Giodo 2020 La Quinta is a pure Sangiovese (with fruit from younger vines) from a vintage that will be remembered for its sun and heat. This wine shows the power you can expect, with bold fruit tones of candied cherries and baked raspberries. The primary intensity of the wine is bold and decisive, making this a great choice for a cheesy meal, be it lasagne or baked brie. The finish is soft and dense." Wine Advocate

"Lots of earth, meat and spices with cherries and spices. Also bark and mushrooms. Medium to full body, deep and dense but not heavy, with lots of forest fruit on the finish. Quite unique." James Suckling