Notify me
2021 Toscana Rosato
SestiHere is a rare rosé from the land of great reds, from Sangiovese planted within the eminent Brunello di Montalcino appellation. Rarer yet, it is fermented with natural yeasts and completes its malolactic fermentation—that means no inoculation, low sulfur, and no sterile filtration. The result: a refreshing, mouth-filling rosato better suited to fine dining than poolside quaffing. The best pairing I know of, served on the Sestis’ shaded terrace on a warm summer evening, involved ultra-thin slices of beef carpaccio, shaved parmigiano, cracked pepper, a drizzle of Sesti olive oil (available in the shop), and an invigorating squeeze of lemon.
—Anthony Lynch
Wine Type: | Rosé |
Vintage: | 2021 |
Bottle Size: | 750mL |
Blend: | Sangiovese |
Appellation: | Toscana IGT |
Country: | Italy |
Region: | Tuscany |
Producer: | Sesti |
Winemaker: | Elisa Sesti |
Vineyard: | 15 years, 3 ha total IGT |
Soil: | Oceanic Sediment |
Farming: | Biodynamic (practicing) |
Alcohol: | 12.5% |
More from this Producer or Region
2018 Brunello di Montalcino
Italy | Tuscany
Ample, deep, and succulent, this enthralling Brunello is already highly rewarding.
2017 Brunello di Montalcino
Italy | Tuscany
The regal perfume is both sweet and savory, with ripe berry fruit accented by balmy herbs and earthy wafts of incense.
2017 Toscana Rosso
Italy | Tuscany
Wow, this wine is delicious! 100% Pinot Noir from Tuscany of all places. Supple and complex and very enjoyable now, it is a wonderful blend of the best of Burgundy and Tuscany.
2019 Toscana Rosso
Italy | Tuscany
Wow, this wine is delicious! 100% Pinot Noir from Tuscany of all places. Supple and complex and very enjoyable now, it is a wonderful blend of the best of Burgundy and Tuscany.
2016 Brunello di Montalcino
Italy | Tuscany
A remarkable bottle of Sangiovese: complex, succulent, and slightly savory, with notes of red fruit, spices, and earth, and a long finish.
2017 Chianti Classico
Italy | Tuscany
Broad-shouldered, with hearty tannin and acidity and a dark, earthy quality to its fruit, it is a lumberjack wine that can cut through anything a Tuscan table can throw its way—wild game and aged cheeses are some of our favorites.
2022 Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Italy | Tuscany
Bright, intense green with hints of fennel and parsley, a Tuscan treasure
2017 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva “Phenomena”
Italy | Tuscany
All the depth, concentration, and intensity imaginable are densely packed into a tight, firm, chewy package.
2021 Rosso di Montalcino
Italy | Tuscany
This delicious, complex, 100% Sangiovese is drinking beautifully now but can also age for a few more years.
2012 Brunello Riserva “Phenomena” MAGNUM
Italy | Tuscany
The Riserva is rich and savory, with intense flavors; bright, tightly wound mid-palate; vigorously youthful. It will continue to improve with more time in bottle.
About The Producer
Sesti
About The Region
Tuscany
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.
More from Tuscany or Italy
2019 Chianti Classico
Podere Campriano Italy | Tuscany
2016 Brunello di Montalcino
Ferretti Italy | Tuscany
2019 Chianti Classico
Villa Di Geggiano Italy | Tuscany
2014 Chianti Classico Riserva “Terrazze”
Castagnoli Italy | Tuscany
2022 Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Sesti Italy | Tuscany
2016 Brunello di Montalcino
Sesti Italy | Tuscany
2017 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva “Phenomena”
Sesti Italy | Tuscany
2018 Chianti Classico Riserva
Podere Campriano Italy | Tuscany
2019 Chianti Classico Riserva
Podere Campriano Italy | Tuscany
2017 Brunello di Montalcino
Sesti Italy | Tuscany
2017 Toscana Rosso
Cuna di Federico Staderini Italy | Tuscany
2015 Alta Valle Della Greve “80”
Podere Campriano Italy | Tuscany
2019 Chianti Classico
Podere Campriano Italy | Tuscany
2016 Brunello di Montalcino
Ferretti Italy | Tuscany
2019 Chianti Classico
Villa Di Geggiano Italy | Tuscany
2014 Chianti Classico Riserva “Terrazze”
Castagnoli Italy | Tuscany
2022 Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Sesti Italy | Tuscany
2016 Brunello di Montalcino
Sesti Italy | Tuscany
2017 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva “Phenomena”
Sesti Italy | Tuscany
2018 Chianti Classico Riserva
Podere Campriano Italy | Tuscany
2019 Chianti Classico Riserva
Podere Campriano Italy | Tuscany
2017 Brunello di Montalcino
Sesti Italy | Tuscany
2017 Toscana Rosso
Cuna di Federico Staderini Italy | Tuscany
2015 Alta Valle Della Greve “80”
Podere Campriano Italy | Tuscany
Kermit once said...
Kermit once said...
When buying red Burgundy, I think we should remember:
1. Big wines do not age better than light wine.
2. A so-called great vintage at the outset does not guarantee a great vintage for the duration.
3. A so-called off vintage at the outset does not mean the wines do not have a brilliant future ahead of them.
4. Red Burgundy should not taste like Guigal Côte-Rôtie, even if most wine writers wish it would.
5. Don’t follow leaders; watch yer parking meters.
Inspiring Thirst, page 174