Conti Costanti Rosso di Montalcino 2023
Conti Costanti Rosso di Montalcino
Region: Tuscany, Italy
Vintage: 2023
Bottle size: 75cl
Grape: Sangiovese
ABV: 14%
This wine is bright ruby red in colour. On the nose, there are vibrant aromas of fresh raspberries, red cherries, herbal nuances and a subtle spiciness. Soft tannins and a lovely fresh acidity on the palate lead to a long finish with a lingering floral note.
The vineyards for this wine are situated just outside the village of Montalcino. The vineyards sit at an altitude of between 310 to 440 metres above sea level and the grapes benefit from warm days followed by cool nights, allowing them to ripen at a perfect slow pace and to accumulate great intensity of flavour. The vines range from 6 to 25 years old and are planted on 'galestro' (clay - schist) soil.
Upon arrival at the winery, the grapes were sorted and then destemmed and crushed. Fermentation took place on the skins in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks and lasted for approximately two weeks. The wine went through malolactic fermentation in tank and was then transferred to five hectolitre French oak tonneaux where it was aged for 12 months before being bottled.
The Costanti family has owned this 10 hectare estate for over 200 years. Andrea Costanti inherited it from his uncle in the mid-1980s and has worked hard to take it to its current position as one of the very best in Montalcino.
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