Rosso di Montalcino DOC 2022 (BIO)

Poggio di Sotto | Tuscany
Collemassari S.p.A. s.a. | Via Di Porta Pinciana 6 | IT 00187 Roma

29222122 · 0,75 l · 86,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

In the hills south of Castelnuovo dell'Abate, where the soils are characterised by galestro and clay and the view sweeps over the Orcia Valley, a Rosso is created that can hardly be called a "second wine". Poggio di Sotto elevates the genre of Rosso di Montalcino to an art form and the 2022 vintage emphasises this with rare clarity. The year was warm, but not impetuous: after a dry winter, the summer brought high temperatures, but also large temperature differences between day and night. The autumn, dry and mild, allowed for a late, staggered harvest: An advantage for a winery that harvests Sangiovese as selectively as if it were a Grand Cru. The wine is fermented spontaneously in open wooden vats and matured in large Slavonian oak barrels – for almost three years, although the law requires far less. What would be a Brunello in other cellars is deliberately bottled as a Rosso here. And that is by no means an understatement, but a stylistic decision.

In the glass, the 2022 shimmers in a light ruby red colour, transparent and lively. The nose opens slowly, almost shyly, with wild cherries, dried roses, orange peel and a hint of laurel. Then comes the mineral core: wet stone, earth, fine smoke. Not a lavish spectacle of flavours, but a quiet, multi-layered narrative. On the palate, this Rosso is a lesson in balance: the energy of youth, the texture of maturity, carried by crystal-clear acidity and fine-grained tannins. The fruit remains cool, never cloying, always taut and precise. And the finish? Long, salty and focussed. No noise, but an impressive finish. A wine that doesn't just want to impress, but first and foremost to touch. A wine that is not only aware of its origins, but lives them with every fibre. With their 2022 Rosso, Claudio Tipa and his team make it clear that greatness does not have to do with heaviness – but with attitude. SUPERIORE.DE

"Shimmering ruby red with a violet lustre. Compact nose, ripe cherry, fresh rosemary, juniper and leather. Highly elegant and harmonious on the palate, rests in itself, noble tannin structure, elegant acidity, long, juicy final." Falstaff

"Earthy on the nose, featuring sour cherries, rose petals, cedar and hints of walnuts. Compact and structured with a medium body, chewy tannins and a good tension on the finish." James Suckling

"The lacy texture sets the tone for this red’s strawberry, cherry, rose and mineral aromas and flavors. All about finesse, yet there’s no shortage of structure, which will allow this to develop over time. Shows excellent harmony, complexity and length." Wine Spectator

"The 2022 Rosso di Montalcino could easily be mistaken for a Brunello, and a very good one at that, thanks to its depth, polish and composure. The wine offers a clear preview of the 2022 vintage with dark fruit aromas and medium- to full-bodied concentration, framed by a sweet, open texture that is neatly lifted by fresh acidity." Wine Advocate

"The peppery, earthy nose wakes you up with incisive aromas of graphite, pencil shavings, top soil and tart cherries. On the palate, mixed berries accentuate a cherry element which is riper, but still tart and snappy, while a generous dusting of salt and pepper keeps you on your toes. A powerful yet agile wine - acrobatic." Wine Enthusiast