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2019 Rosso di Montalcino

Ferretti
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The Ferretti family has farmed vineyards high in the hills of what is now the Brunello di Montalcino appellation for generations. For the first time, they have put the fruit of their labor in bottle thanks to the impetus of Matteo Perugino, great-grandson of the estate's founder. The vineyards are located in an area southwest of Montalcino called Pietrafocaia, named for the incredibly stony soils that confer remarkable character to the Sangiovese they grow. Paired with the high-elevation freshness, this site yields a lively, focused Rosso, featuring a mineral backbone that provides crystalline structure to the juicy, savory red fruit that cascades over the palate. Matteo has followed traditional protocol, aging his wines exclusively in large oak botti, and his first release captures all the nuance of the land his family has cultivated for so long.


Technical Information
Wine Type: red
Vintage: 2019
Bottle Size: 750mL
Blend: Sangiovese
Appellation: Rosso di Montalcino
Country: Italy
Region: Tuscany
Producer: Ferretti
Winemaker: Matteo Perugino
Vineyard: Planted in 1985, 1997, 1998, 7 ha total
Soil: Clay, limestone
Aging: Ages for 4 months in 20-30hL Slavonian oak botti and 4 months in stainless steel before bottling
Farming: Organic (practicing)
Alcohol: 13.5%

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About The Region

Tuscany

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Perhaps no region is tied to Italy’s reputation as a producer of fine wine as much as Tuscany. Since Etruscan times, viticulture has played a prominent role in this idyllic land of rolling hills, and the Tuscan winemaking tradition remains as strong as ever today. With a favorable Mediterranean climate, an undulating topography offering countless altitudes and expositions, and a wealth of poor, well-draining soils, conditions are ideal for crafting high-quality wines. Add to that the rich gastronomical tradition—Tuscany is home to some of the country’s finest game, pastas, salumi, and cheeses—and you have the blueprint for a world-class wine region.

This is Sangiovese territory; in fact, it is arguably the only place in the world where Sangiovese reaches a truly regal expression. In spite of a rocky history with fluctuations in quality, traditionally produced Chianti has reclaimed its status as one of the country’s most reliable, food-friendly reds, while the rapid rise of Brunello di Montalcino shows the grape’s potential for grandiose, opulent reds allying power and finesse. Traditionally-minded growers have stuck to using only indigenous grape varieties and employing techniques like aging in massive wooden casks known as botti, creating wines of terroir that shine at the Tuscan table.

Tuscan wines have had a place in our portfolio since Kermit’s first visit in 1977. While the names of the estates have changed, the spirit of those first unfiltered Chiantis he imported live on through our current selections.

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