Scopone : Rosso di Montalcino 2022

Tasting characteristics and advice for the 2022 Rosso di Montalcino from Scopone

Tasting

Color

The wine displays a brilliant ruby-red hue.

Nose

The elegant bouquet reveals aromas of red fruits, notably black cherries and wild berries. Spicy notes mingle with hints of violet flowers and blood orange.

Palate

On the palate, the wine offers a fine, full tannic texture. The finish is vibrant and flavorful, bringing a pleasant sensation of freshness.

Food and wine pairings

This Rosso di Montalcino pairs perfectly with grilled red meats, pasta with rich tomato-based sauces, as well as aged cheeses.

Serving and aging

This red wine can be enjoyed now. It is recommended to serve it at a temperature between 16 and 18°C.

An authentic Rosso di Montalcino from Tuscany

The estate

The Scopone Società Agricola Srl is located in Montalcino, in the heart of Tuscany. This estate upholds the winemaking tradition of this iconic region by producing wines that respect the identity of the terroir.

The vineyard

The vines are grown on the hillsides of Montalcino. The Sangiovese Grosso grape variety, a local variant of Sangiovese, thrives on this Tuscan terroir, giving rise to wines of great authenticity.

The vintage

Winter and spring 2022 were marked by beneficial rainfall. The summer proved hot and dry, before timely rains arrived in late July and mid-August. These climatic conditions allowed for optimal ripening of the grapes.

Winemaking and aging

Manual harvesting began after the first ten days of September and ended during the first week of October. Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks for around seven days at a temperature between 26 and 28°C. A skin maceration of ten to fifteen days followed, along with malolactic fermentation. Aging of this Rosso di Montalcino wine was carried out in 25-hectoliter French oak barrels and 65-hectoliter Slavonian oak casks. A minimum of six months of bottle aging preceded release.

Grape variety

100% Sangiovese.