Rosso di Montalcino
2020
Don’t let the 2011 founding date fool you—Ridolfi’s roots run deep in Montalcino soil. The estate once belonged to the noble Ridolfi family of Florence, land-rich and wine-savvy since the old-school days of Tuscany. Fast forward to today, and it’s Gianni Maccari—legend-in-the-making and one of Giulio Gambelli’s last disciples—who’s calling the shots. When owner Giuseppe handed him the reins, Maccari didn’t blink. He built a modern winery from the ground up, filled the cellar...
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North - East side of Montalcino Hill, 300 mt above sea level. Medium texture soils rich in clay, marine fossils and, in the highest part, Alberese (weathered sandstone). Vineyard cultivated following the organic agricolture principles. Sexual confusion method to prevent the spreading of the vine moth. Use of organic humus, sowing and green manure to improve the soil quality. In all of our working premises we have a plastic free approach.
Hand Harvested. Natural fermentation with indigenous yeasts. For the first 7-10 days of the fermentation, pumping over is carried out 4 times a day. Maceration on the skins for 45 days. Aged for 12 months in Slavonian oak barrels.
Bright, radiant ruby red. Scents of candied raspberries, ripe cherries, and delicate floral notes. Very crisp and juicy on the palate, with savoury red berry nuances. Supple and drinkable.
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