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Fattoria dei Barbi signs a Rosso di Montalcino 2023 in Sangiovese, awarded 4 grappoli Bibenda and 90 Wine Spectator, at €14.64 instead of €17.37. The vinification and aging are specified, but the food pairings remain limited to three families and no organic practice is mentioned.
Rosso di Montalcino DOC, Sangiovese, named Montalcino zone: consistent appellation and grape variety, but no mention of the clay-limestone soil in the verifiable facts.
4 grappoli Bibenda and Wine Spectator 90 (and 90 in 2020): a recognized distinction with level, producer Fattoria dei Barbi named.
At €14.64 instead of €17.37, a moderate price for an award-winning Rosso di Montalcino DOC, clearly below the usual rate for its rank.
Precise pairings (red meats, salumi, aged cheeses), fruity and spicy profile, serving at 16-18 °C: good, but little variety beyond these three families.
Estate named and located in Montalcino, fermentation in steel, maceration on skins, aging 6-12 months: detailed practices, with no mention of organic or manual harvesting.
Independent rating, calculated from the property's public information and traveler reviews. Commissions received on bookings are not included in the rating.
Comment on noteThe wine
Let me guide you to a Tuscan gem, a wine that embodies the elegance and vibrancy of its land. This Rosso di Montalcino DOC, from the prestigious Fattoria dei Barbi, is an invitation to discover the qualitative heritage of this mythical region.
Imagine the enchanting hills of Montalcino, where the clay-limestone soil and temperate climate weave the perfect canvas for Sangiovese. This is where the grapes of this wine are born, hand-picked to guarantee a meticulous selection. The Fattoria dei Barbi, with its rich history, perpetuates a winemaking tradition that respects and enhances this unique terroir.
The winemaking process is an art in itself: after harvest, the grapes undergo fermentation in steel tanks, with maceration on the skins. The wine is then aged for 6 to 12 months, notably in oak barrels, which gives it a slight spicy note without ever masking its fruity liveliness. Its color is a brilliant ruby red, which will tend toward garnet with time, a promise of beautiful evolution. On the nose, I perceive intense aromas of ripe red fruits, such as cherry and raspberry, enhanced by floral accents of violet. Nuances of aromatic herbs and wet earth, so characteristic of Montalcino, complete this bouquet. On the palate, this Rosso is robust yet harmonious, balanced by soft tannins and a refreshing acidity that promises good aging potential. The finish is persistent, leaving a pleasant sensation of cleanliness and freshness.
This Rosso di Montalcino 2023 is an ideal companion for your meals. I recommend it with roasted red meats, fine charcuterie and aged cheeses. Enjoy it young for its freshness, but don't hesitate to let it age a few years in the cellar; it will surprise you with its ability to evolve. It's a bottle that reflects the very essence of Tuscan winemaking, combining modernity and respect for traditions, a true discovery for your collection.
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