Description

Castello di Montepo Jacopo Biondi Santi Sassoalloro Toscana IGT

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In Castello di Montepò , a place full of Maremma history, Jacopo Biondi Santi has managed to make the Maremma territory (Toscana) the ideal reality for the production of the Sangiovese Grosso clone, BBS11, the exclusive heritage of the Biondi Santi family. Here the vineyard extends over 50 hectares of the estate’s total of 600.

Sassoalloro is a bright, dynamic Sangiovese with an impressive pedigree. The name Sassoalloro (first vintage 1991) references a volcanic boulder on which legends have been built.  It shows a beautiful ruby red colour and upon opening it shows fruity notes of blackberry and cherry, combined with floral aromas of violet, graphite and earthinesss. The is dry, medium bodied with red fruits, spice, deep florals, elegant and a balanced finish.

Production Area: Toscana IGT

Grapes: Sangiovese Grosso BBS11 100%

Soil Composition: Broad-textured galestro

Vineyard Exposure: West, southwest

Altitude: Between 300 and 450 meters above sea level

Harvest: Late September

Tasting Notes: 

Colour: bright ruby red tending violet

Nose: red fruits, fresh, intense with hints of violet

Taste: Soft, elegant , well balanced tannin