Conti Costanti Rosso di Montalcino Vermiglio (75cl, 14.5%)

Conti Costanti Rosso di Montalcino Vermiglio is a barrel-selection Rosso di Montalcino made from 100% Sangiovese. It is aged for two years in cask: one year in 500-litre tonneaux with minimal new oak and one year in very large old barrels, double the typical one-year maturation. The wine opens with dried strawberries, crushed rose petals, shaved cedar, cinnamon spice and sweet smoke. The palate is rich and round with black cherry and raspberry, then tar, licorice, leather and underbrush, lifted by vibrant acidity, violet and quinine. The finish is long and balanced, with cherry, earth and subtle spice.