Salcheto Salco 2018 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

Salco is a Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG from Salcheto, made from Sangiovese alone. The name is the old Tuscan word for the willow, whose branches were traditionally used to tie the vines. The 2018 vintage rested for two years in tonneau and large cask, followed by three years of ageing in bottle. The colour is ruby with slightly garnet reflections. The nose offers marasca cherry, ripe forest fruits and cherry in spirit, with aromatic herbs, mint and green pepper spice. The palate is warm and soft, with well-worked tannins and a long finish. It suits meat dishes, such as steamed lamb chops.