Rosso di Montalcino DOC 2021

It is the younger, smiling brother of the noble Brunello. Made from the same Sangiovese grapes grown in the same area as Montalcino, but meant to be drunk earlier. Casato Prime Donne, owned by Donatella Cinelli Colombini's family since at least the end of the 16th century, is a marvellous estate of 40 hectares located on the northern side of the Montalcino hill. Here the climate is cooler than on the other side of the mountain and the Sangiovese grapes reach maturity without suffering from excessive heat and stress that risk compromising their great aromatic complexity. The particularity of this wine, however, also derives from the indigenous yeasts used to start the alcoholic fermentation. The result of experimentation that began in 2008, the yeasts typical of this territory are unlike any other. After racking, the wine matures in oak barrels of different sizes and toasted to different degrees, which can vary by several months depending on the vintage. The final objective is to obtain a perfectly harmonious and satisfying Rosso di Montalcino. Rich in flavour, with soft tannins and great finesse.