Le Chiuse Rosso Di Montalcino 2020 (75cl, 14.5%)

Le Chiuse Rosso Di Montalcino 2020 is a red wine made from 100% certified-organic Sangiovese Grosso grown on Montalcino's Montosoli hillside. The estate occupies vineyards on the north-east hillside of Montosoli at roughly 300 metres elevation, land once part of the original Biondi-Santi holdings. The Rosso follows the same winemaking process as Brunello but without the extended ageing requirement, capturing the vineyard's character in a more immediate form. Aroma: ripe berry and violet, baking spice and a subtle whiff of mint, with a smoky undercurrent of wild herbs, crushed rocks and rose petals. Taste: silky entry with juicy red cherry and raspberry compote, star anise and candied citrus at mid-palate, taut refined tannins and tangy acidity, with nuances of cassis and sour cherry. Finish: medium-long, savory and mineral-driven, with black cherry, currant and faint campfire smokiness.