Siepi Rosso Toscana

Ein Wein mit Temperament! Der Siepi , ein Cru hälftig aus im namensgebenden Weinberg kultivierten Sangiovese und Merlot, dessen außergewöhnliche Boden- und Klimaeigenschaften ihm große Dichte und Konzentration verleihen. Der Wein beeindruckt mit intensiven Aromen nach dunklen Beerenfrüchten, Holunder und Pflaume, begleitet von delikaten Noten von Sandelholz und Tabak. Siepi reift für 18 Monate in Fässern aus französischer Eiche, davon 70 % in Erstbelegung. Seine Vollendung erfährt dieser bemerkenswerte toskanische Rotwein anschließend während der viermonatigen Reife in Zementtanks. The 2021 Siepi is impressive. Blue/purplish fruit, lavender, spice, menthol and mocha are nicely dialed up. This plush, succulent Sangiovese/Merlot blend is quite the charmer, as it so often is. The 2021 is exceptionally elegant and polished, certainly one of the best editions in recent memory. All that said, my view is that Siepi would benefit from longer aging in wood and or glass, as it is released too early for a wine of its stature and potential. Antonio Galloni An opulent yet tensioned young red with blackberries, violets and black olive skin character. Fullbodied. But has so much energy and focus. Goes on for minutes. A blend of merlot and sangiovese. James Suckling Immediately arresting, in that gorgeous Siepi way where the aromatics hug you and draw you straight into the glass. Love the dark pepper spices, well balanced by tobacco, rose petals, raspberry and greengage plum, sweet spices and fresh orange-peel acidities. Beautiful vintage of this wine, totally moreish and great quality. 70% new oak in barrels of various sizes, 225l for the Merlot and larger oak casks for the Sangiovese. Jane Anson