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Tenuta Fanti Rosso di Montalcino 2019
Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, ItalyThe Tenuta Fanti estate has belonged to the Fanti family since the beginning of the eighteenth century. It extends across 300 hectares in Toscana, 52ha of which are specialized certified sustainable vineyards. Made from 15-20-year-old vines, the wine was fermented for 20-25 days in stainless before ageing for one year in oak barrels, 300L French oak barriques, and 3,000L oak barrels. The wine then aged in a bottle for 7 months before release. Perfumed raspberry, worn wood, cherry fills the slight frame, edged with grippy tannins, and finishing with a drying rasp of spices. Best taken now with grilled lamb or sausage.Tasted: 29 March 2021Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:ON | $29.95 | 750ml | consignment |
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Grape: SangioveseUPC: 8032793561101