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ColleMassari Montecucco Rosso Riserva "ColleMassari" DOC 2017

A southern Tuscan bargain.
Sangiovese, Ciliegiolo, and Montepulciano
  • $70.00

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Black Fruit and Red Fruit, Sweet Spice

BODY: Medium
DRYNESS:
Very Dry
ACIDITY:
Medium
TANNIN:
Medium
ALCOHOL (%):
Pronounced (12-14%)

Origin: Tuscany (Bolgheri, Chianti, Brunello & More), Italy

Grape Varietals:
Sangiovese, Ciliegiolo, and Montepulciano

Winemaking:
Organic

Maturation: 13-18 Months Oak Barrels

Awards:

WESTERN FOOD PAIRING
Pasta Arrabbiata, Grilled Sausages, Beef Tacos

ASIAN FOOD PAIRING
Dried beef hor fun, Aburi beef, Yakitori beef ball, chicken heart

Description

ColleMassari Montecucco Rosso Riserva "ColleMassari" DOC 2017

A southern Tuscan bargain perfect for any occasion! Ripe and complex, with smooth tannins and a confident Tuscan personality.

Grape varietal & region: Montecucco Rosso Riserva earned the name of its Estate and represents the essence of their production.

ColleMassari's Montecucco Rosso Riserva is a blend of 80% Sangiovese, 10% Ciliegiolo, 10% Montepulciano. Sourced from vineyards located 300 metres above sea level with marl and alluvial soil compositions. The vineyard was planted in 1999 and is organically farmed. Harvested by hand with a yield of around 5 tonnes per hectare.

Taste profile: Enthralling ruby-violet colour. A dominant tang of Sangiovese flavour with charming ripe cherry notes and complementary layers of dark fruits. Each sip is a ripe fruit sensation with notes of tobacco, mediterranean and oak spices. Dense yet soft structure, with fine tannins and fresh acidity on the finish. 

 Winemaking process: Fermentation is spontaneous and followed by 3–4 weeks maceration in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Aged for 16 months with the Sangiovese in 40hl oak casks, whilst the Cabernet Sauvignon and Ciliegiolo age in 500 litre French oak tonneau.

Fun Fact: Colle Massari is under Colle Massari Estates. The same group producing the acclaimed award winning brand Poggio di Sotto!