Campo ai Sassi Rosso di Montalcino DOC - Tenuta di CastelGiocondo

Campo ai Sassi Rosso di Montalcino DOC - Tenuta di CastelGiocondoThe barrel-aged Campo ai Sassi Rosso di Montalcino from the wine-growing region of Tuscany is a dense ruby red in the glass. Swirling the glass, this red wine reveals a high level of density and richness, which can be seen in the strong stained glass windows at the edge of the glass. In the glass, this red wine from Tenuta di CastelGiocondo presents aromas of blackberries, blueberries, morello cherries, plums and blackcurrants, complemented by juniper, garrigue and cinnamon. The Tenuta di CastelGiocondo Campo ai Sassi Rosso di Montalcino impresses with its elegantly dry taste. It was bottled with just 1.8 grams of residual sugar. As you would expect from a premium and single-vineyard wine, this Italian wine naturally delights with the finest balance despite its dryness. Aroma does not necessarily need a lot of sugar. The Campo ai Sassi Rosso di Montalcino is wonderfully fresh and lively on the palate thanks to its vital fruit acidity. On the finish, this storable red wine from the Tuscan wine-growing region impresses with its considerable length. There are again hints of mulberry and plum. Mineral notes from the marl and clay-dominated soils are added to the finish. Vinification of the Campo ai Sassi Rosso di Montalcino from Tenuta di CastelGiocondo The powerful Campo ai Sassi Rosso di Montalcino from Tuscany is made from grapes of the Sangiovese variety. The grapes grow under optimal conditions in Tuscany. Here, the vines dig their roots deep into soils of limestone, clay and marl. The grapes for the Campo ai Sassi Rosso di Montalcino are harvested exclusively by hand at optimum ripeness, without the aid of coarse and less selective machinery. After manual harvesting, the grapes are immediately taken to the press house. Here they are sorted and carefully crushed. This is followed by fermentation in small wooden vats at controlled temperatures. At the end of fermentation, the Campo ai Sassi Rosso di Montalcino is aged for 12 months in Slavonian oak barriques. The ageing in the barrel is followed by considerable ageing in the bottle, which makes this red wine even more complex. Dining recommendations for Tenuta di CastelGiocondo Campo ai Sassi Rosso di Montalcino This red wine from Italy is best enjoyed at a temperature of 15 - 18°C with rocket penne, leek soup or braised chicken in red wine.