Rosso di Montalcino di La PoderinaRosso di Montalcino of La Poderina is born from the vineyards of Castelnuovo dell'Abate south of the town of Montalcino. The grapes are harvested by hand; fermentation with maceration in steel tanks takes place at controlled temperature (24°-26°C) with daily pumping over (to oxygenate the mass and increase the exchange surface between liquid and grape skins). After the drawing-off, the wine is transferred to another tank, also of steel, for a short aging.

ROSSO DI MONTALCINO LA PODERINA: TASTING

Rosso di Montalcino di La PoderinaRosso di Montalcino of La Poderina appears bright ruby. On the nose, it offers hints of small red fruits, wild flowers, Iris (how many Iris color the hillsides of the roads of Castelnuovo in spring!), thyme, and scorched earth. The sip is refreshing, with well-defined tannins, moderately long and with acidity that recalls orange peel. Excellent with the classic Tuscan appetizer of cold cuts, cheeses, liver pate, and bruschetta, but also very pleasant in the company of fried chicken and rabbit.