2020 Padelletti Rosso di Montalcino,Tuscany, Italy Piedmont the grape is sadly disappearing

the grape is sadly disappearing

though there’s a lively green edge to the wine

the wine was basket pressed and aged in neutral French oak barrels

Bonal Gentiane-Quina

2020 Padelletti Rosso di Montalcino,Tuscany, Italy Piedmont the grape is sadly disappearingOf the Padellettis six total hectares planted, two hectares are devoted entirely to the production of Rosso di Montalcino. The maceration for the Rosso is at a minimum 14 days but can be up to 21 days, depending on the character of the vintage. It is aged for six to twelve months in large French oak barrels. All of the Padelletis wines follow a consistent harvest and intial fermentation program. After a selection of fruit in the vineyard, the