A stunning value red from one of the lesser known but most ancient appellations in Tuscany. Monteccucco has been a winemaking region since Estruscan time, and today the elevated vineyards of this leading producer offer a Tuscan expression that is extremely satisfying for the price.
Winery notes (2020 Vintage)
"The dominant flavour is the extreme elegance of the Sangiovese with charming cherry notes combined with dark fruits and the complexity of Cabernet; the typical acidity and the body are perfectly integrated, it's linear, dry, persistent and shows a nice balance.
The Montecucco Rosso Riserva carries the name of the Estate, it represents the essence of our production: a wine for any palate, ripe and complex with smooth tannins."
91/100 Eric Guido, Vinous (2020 Vintage)
"Frankly, I’m amazed that more consumers haven’t gotten wind of the value represented by this estate. The wines are utterly classic. The 2020 Montecucco Rosso Riserva lifts from the glass with a whiff of reduction that slowly blows off to reveal an herbal-tinged mix of wild strawberries, cedar and spice. This is rich and velvety, with masses of ripe red fruits and tactile mineral tones complicated by a note of sage. Brisk acidity maintains balance. It tapers off with a woody sensation, like a pine spice box, as hints of chalk dust and inner rose fade. The warmth of the vintage imparted a fleshy, nearly opulent character to the Rosso Riserva."