Castello Di Montepó Sassoalloro Oro

About the Producer:
 The roots of this brilliant adventure go back to the 1800s, when Ferruccio Biondi Santi planted the first Montalcino vineyard with vines of a selected clone of Sangiovese, called Sangiovese Grosso or Brunello: it was the first step towards a new way of making wine that would soon in the history of Italian wine. Nowadays, the estate’s 50 hectares of vineyards are exclusively dedicated to 3 grapes varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese Grosso BBS11, the historical and unique clone discovered and developed by the Biondi Santi family. The estate’s unique terroir and its microclimatic characteristics are the key elements that make Biondi Santi wines so valuable and recognized worldwide.

About the Wine:
 To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Sassoalloro (1991-2021), the iconic wine of the Castello di Montepò, Sassoalloro Oro was produced. It was the fruit of a study that lasted several years between Jacopo and Tancredi Biondi Santi in collaboration with the winemaker Donato Lanati. Entirely produced with Sangiovese Grosso BBS11 grapes, Sassoalloro Oro comes from the area “Aia di Clemente”, a vineyard located in a portion of Galestro with good slope and exposition to east and south-east. As per tradition, from plants older than 15 years old. The vineyard is grown on soil with galestro mineral varieties contribute to an optimal development of the plant by giving its fruits unique and representative scents of the terroir. Aged in specially designed vats, control of fermentation temperatures and use of 28.5 hl Slavonian oak barrels, in addition to traditional barriques. Aging in the bottle at a controlled temperature for over six months.

Organoleptic Notes:
 Ruby red, rich and bright. The elegant sensations of cherry and violet come out decisive at the first olfactory approach and then leave room for the boisé. The spicy aromas are expressed with elegance, precision, and a lot of details; given by the texture of the woods in which it matures. To the taste tannins are silky, dense and fresh, never unbalanced.

Pairing: Natural combination with traditional Tuscan cuisine, especially with roasted game meats and medium-aged cheeses. 

Notes: Supertuscan