95 Point Rosso for Under $18

A REMARKABLE ROSSO

"I'm thrilled that the 2019 vintage in Tuscany is shaping up to be another epic vintage. We have been extremely lucky these past few years with some outstanding vintages, but from what I have tasted, as well as speaking with producers, while no vintage tops 2016, the 2019s are shaping up to be an extremely close second! If the Rosso di Montalcinos are this extraordinary, I cannot imagine what the Brunellos will be like! But let’s not put the cart in front of the horse... let’s focus on a brilliant 2019 Rosso di Montalcino. The great thing about the 95 point 2019 Tenuta di Sesta Rosso di Montalcino is that it rivals many Brunellos at a fraction of the cost - only $17.99!

Owned and run by the Ciacci family, Tenuta di Sesta is recognized as one of the historical estates in Montalcino. The Ciaccis rely on traditional aging in big oak barrels and renewed vineyard management based on climatic changes and taking into account the characteristics of the vineyards in order to express the terroir to its fullest potential. This has allowed the winery to produce not just one of the finest Rossos of the vintage but one of the finest I have enjoyed in some time. For those who love a brilliant expression of Sangiovese, this is the wine that raises the bar." – Lance Montalto, The Wine House

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95 Points: "The nose shows aromas of bramble, tomato and tea leafs, walnut and savory notes of black truffle. Peppery on the palate with firm tannins, tasty." – Decanter World Wine Awards (September 2021)

92 Points: "A delicious, fruity rosso with cherry, plum and blackberry aromas, as well as oyster shell. Medium body. Cherry, chocolate and light hazelnut flavors. A beauty now. Drink now." – James Suckling (March 2021)

FROM THE WINERY

Sangiovese in its natural state. It is considered to be the younger brother of Brunello. It is aged for one year in 20 hl Slavonian oak barrels and unites the imposing structure of Brunello with the freshness and vivacity of a young wine. It should be drunk young, although it does last with ageing. It shows an intense ruby red colour and reveals all its exuberance with notes of red fruit and blackberry on the nose. On the palate, it is pleasing and well-orchestrated with good length and without aggressive tannins. Colour ruby red. Scent intense, broad bouquet, fruity (red fruits), elegant and spicy (liquorice and black pepper). taste dry, warm, soft with pleasant tannins, balanced, intense and elegant.

Serving Rosso di Montalcino with rich first courses, first courses with tomato sauce, typical tuscan dishes, ribollita soup, roasts, red meats, rabbit, medium seasoned sheep's cheese.

Vintage: 2019
Grape variety: 100% Sangiovese grosso.
Training system: cordon-spurred training system.
Vine density per hectare: 5000 plants.
Altitudes of vineyards: 280-350 metres above sea level.
Location: south exposition.
Cultivation practices: Manual dry pruning, manual shoot thinning and crown desuckering, limited number of brunches per vine, manual harvest.
Vinification: duration of maceration of 15-18 days; alcoholic and malolattic fermentations take place in stainless steel tanks equipped with termostats to control the temperature.
Ageing: Slavonian oak barrels of 30-35 hl for 8 months.
Bottle ageing: minimum 2 months.
Average annual production: 25.000 bottles.
Bottle type: bordeaux 550g.
Alcohol content: 14.5 % vol.
Total acidity: 5 g/l.
Total dry extract: 32,8 g/l.
Color: ruby red.
Aroma: intense, broad boquet, ample, fruity (red fruits), and spicy notes.
Flavor: dry, soft with pleasant tannins, balanced, intense and persistent, elegant.
Food wine pairing: Excellent wine suited to all courses. Serving Rosso DOC with rich first courses or with tomato sauce, typical Tuscan dishes, ribollita soup, roasts, red meats, rabbit and medium seasoned cheese.

UPDATED CURBSIDE PICKUP INSTRUCTIONS (AUGUST 2021):

1. Place your online order, select "curbside pickup" and the date you wish to pick up your order. You will receive several emails. The first will acknowledge receipt of your order, another will let you know that your order is ready for curbside pickup.

2. When your order is ready for curbside pickup, it will be at the front of the store. IMPORTANT! Due to space constraints, orders will only be held in the front of the store for curbside pickup for 3 days. After 3 days, they will be moved back to Will Call by the Customer Service Desk inside the store.

3. When picking up, pull up in front of the store. There is no need to call when you arrive at the store – just roll down your passenger window and let us know the name on the order. We will put your order in your vehicle. There is no need to step out of your vehicle.