Monteraponi
Baron' Ugo 2020
| Denomination | IGT Toscana |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 90% Sangiovese, 7% Canaiolo Nero, 3% Colorino |
| Aging | Aged for at least 36 months in large oval barrels of French or Slavonian oak, then 3 months in concrete with natural decantation before bottling by gravity (during the waning moon), followed by a further 6 months of ageing in the bottle. |
- Wine identity: Still organic red wine Toscana IGT, 0.75 l, vintage 2020, 13% vol
- Grape blend: 90% Sangiovese, 7% Canaiolo Nero, 3% Colorino from Radda in Chianti
- Vinification: Fermentation in concrete, maceration 30–35 days, unfiltered
- Ageing: 36 months in large oval oak casks, followed by concrete and 6 months in bottle
- Profile and pairings: Cherry and violet, fine tannins; ideal with meat and cheese
Description
What kind of wine it is
Baron’ Ugo by Monteraponi is an organic red wine that embodies the authenticity of Tuscany. This blend combines Sangiovese, Canaiolo Nero and Colorino, revealing a bright garnet colour. On the nose, it offers a deep profile, with aromas of cherry and blackcurrant and hints of violet. On the palate, it shines with elegance, featuring lively acidity and integrated tannins, ideal for pairing with game or mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
This red is produced in Radda in Chianti, from vineyards situated at an altitude of 570 metres. This position ensures a cool climate and gradual ripening, enhancing aromatic clarity. The soil, stony and calcareous, is rich in alberese and galestro. These characteristics define the identity of the terroir and give the wine a precise tannic structure, ensuring a deep flavour progression and excellent ageing potential.
How it is produced
In the cellar, separate vinifications are carried out and spontaneous fermentation takes place in cement vats, activated by indigenous yeasts. Maceration on the skins lasts up to thirty-five days with manual punch-downs. Without filtration or clarification, the wine is aged for a long time in large oval barrels of French or Slavonian oak. The process ends with natural decantation and gravity bottling, preserving the final expressive purity.
History and Curiosities
Baron’Ugo originates from an evocative medieval estate in Radda in Chianti, embodying the artisanal dedication of the Monteraponi family. This excellent organic Tuscan red is crafted in ancient stone cellars with minimal intervention, deeply respecting the terroir. The lengthy ageing of 36 months in oak and bottling by gravity during the waning moon preserve its pure soul, offering an elegant structure and an unforgettable sip.
Awards
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2020
2This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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2020
91/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2020
94/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2020
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Hectares: 12
The complex located on the hill of the same name at an altitude of 470 meters overlooking the valley below which slopes toward the river Arbia.
The farm produces Chianti Classico wines, Vin Santo del Chianti, Oil, Grappa. All productions are family-run certified organic by ICEA Italy.
The cellar was carved from ancient pre-existing buildings, which naturally provide humidity and a constant temperature all year round, thanks to the thick stone walls. The technology is minimized, the fermentations take place in old cement tanks and in tanks frustoconical elliptical base of Nomblot, always concrete. All tanks are devoid of thermo-conditioning systems, to ensure that the fermentations are the most spontaneous and natural as possible. Do not add yeasts for or use of activating, feeder and malolactic bacteria.
Adjacent to the winery there is the aging cellar, which is also converted from an old existing building, three-quarters underground, Read more
| Name | Monteraponi Baron' Ugo 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 90% Sangiovese, 7% Canaiolo Nero, 3% Colorino |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Monteraponi |
| Story | History and Curiosities Baron’Ugo originates from an evocative medieval estate in Radda in Chianti, embodying the artisanal dedication of the Monteraponi family. This excellent organic Tuscan red is crafted in ancient stone cellars with minimal intervention, deeply respecting the terroir. The lengthy ageing of 36 months in oak and bottling by gravity during the waning moon preserve its pure soul, offering an elegant structure and an unforgettable sip. |
| Origin | Radda in Chianti (SI) |
| Soil composition | Stony and calcareous soil, rich in alberese and galestro |
| Fermentation | 30–35 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation takes place spontaneously with indigenous yeasts in vitrified cement tanks without temperature control; maceration on the skins for 30–35 days; the wine is neither filtered nor clarified; aged for 36 months in large oval oak casks, then naturally decanted in cement and bottled by gravity. |
| Wine making | Harvesting and vinification carried out separately; spontaneous fermentation in vitrified cement tanks without temperature control and without the addition of yeasts; maceration on the skins for 30–35 days with daily manual pump-overs and punch-downs; spontaneous malolactic fermentation without added bacteria; wine is neither filtered nor clarified; aged for at least 36 months in large oval French or Slavonian oak casks, then 3 months in cement with natural decantation and bottling by gravity during the waning moon, followed by a further 6 months in bottle. |
| Aging | Aged for at least 36 months in large oval barrels of French or Slavonian oak, then 3 months in concrete with natural decantation before bottling by gravity (during the waning moon), followed by a further 6 months of ageing in the bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |