Cantine Leonardo da Vinci
Vitruviano Rosso Montalcino 2022
| Denomination | DOC Rosso di Montalcino |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | Matured for 7-8 months in Slavonian oak barrels; refined in stainless steel and subsequently in bottle for 3 months. |
- DOC Origin: Rosso di Montalcino, Tuscany, from clay soils rich in marine fossils
- Grape variety and vintage: 100% Sangiovese, 2022 harvest carried out by hand
- Aromatic profile: notes of cherry and red fruits, elegant finish with a hint of spice
- Vinification and ageing: 10 days maceration, matured for 7-8 months in Slavonian oak
- Serving and pairings: temperature 16-18°C, decant for 1 hour; suitable for risottos, pork, truffle
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Leonardo da Vinci Rosso di Montalcino is a Tuscan red wine made from Sangiovese grapes, capable of expressing a refined and enveloping sensory profile. Characterised by a solid structure and a well-balanced flavour profile, it presents a deep purple hue to the eye. The bouquet opens with clear aromas of cherry and red fruits, introducing an intense and long-lasting sip. The tasting concludes with elegant slightly spicy notes, offering a harmonious experience that reflects the identity of the grape variety and the character of Montalcino.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the hills of Montalcino, in Tuscany, at an altitude between one hundred and twenty and six hundred and fifty metres. The vines sink their roots into clay-based soils and rich in shells, formed as a result of complex geological changes. This soil variety gives the grapes a distinctive character and promotes optimal ripening. These features allow Leonardo da Vinci to produce reds with marked aromatic intensity, where the fruity component and natural freshness blend in perfect balance.
How it is produced
The Sangiovese grapes, trained using the spurred cordon and Guyot methods, are harvested by hand. Vinification involves maceration on the skins for about ten days, with frequent and gentle pump-overs to optimally extract colour and aromatic components. Temperature-controlled fermentation ensures cleanliness and expressive precision. The process ends with maturation in Slavonian oak barrels for a period of seven to eight months, followed by refinement in stainless steel and a final rest, making it ideal to accompany risottos, pork dishes or meals enriched with truffle.
History and Curiosities
Cantine Leonardo da Vinci signs this Rosso di Montalcino DOC, combining Tuscan winemaking tradition with Renaissance inspiration. Made from 100% Sangiovese grapes hand-picked from clay soils rich in shells, the wine expresses a deep connection with the land. Oenologist Riccardo Pucci enhanced the 2022 vintage through careful maturation in Slavonian oak barrels, achieving a full-bodied and persistent sip. The intense aromas of cherry and red fruits here evolve into an elegant and pleasantly spicy finish.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1961
- Oenologist: Riccardo Pucci
- Bottles produced: 5.000.000
- Hectares: 750
The original headquarters, restructured and enlarged, are still the operative centre today. The winery is situated in the borough of Vinci, just 5 kilometres from the birthplace of the world famous artist and inventor Leonardo.
The co-operative takes its name from the great man, paying homage to the mind of the man who was universally recognised as a genius and to emphasise its deep-rooted bond with the territory, the same bond which Leonardo felt and whose surname is specifically associated with the village where he was born on 15 April 1452.
Today, Cantine Leonardo da Vinci is a pioneering co-operative, innovative and modern, which relies on the work and grape production of its 160 members. Read more
| Name | Leonardo da Vinci Vitruviano Rosso Montalcino 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Rosso di Montalcino DOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Cantine Leonardo da Vinci |
| Story | History and Curiosities Cantine Leonardo da Vinci signs this Rosso di Montalcino DOC, combining Tuscan winemaking tradition with Renaissance inspiration. Made from 100% Sangiovese grapes hand-picked from clay soils rich in shells, the wine expresses a deep connection with the land. Oenologist Riccardo Pucci enhanced the 2022 vintage through careful maturation in Slavonian oak barrels, achieving a full-bodied and persistent sip. The intense aromas of cherry and red fruits here evolve into an elegant and pleasantly spicy finish. |
| Origin | Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy |
| Soil composition | Predominantly mixed clay rich in shells |
| Cultivation system | Mainly spurred cordon, but also Guyot |
| Harvest | Between 17 September and 12 October |
| Fermentation temperature | 24 °C |
| Fermentation | Approximately 10 days |
| Production technique | Manual grape harvesting; red vinification with skin maceration for about 10 days and frequent and gentle pumping over; temperature-controlled fermentation at 24 °C |
| Wine making | Manual harvesting of the grapes; red vinification with skin maceration for about 10 days with frequent and gentle pump-overs; fermentation at a controlled temperature of 24°C. |
| Aging | Matured for 7-8 months in Slavonian oak barrels; refined in stainless steel and subsequently in bottle for 3 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |