Cantine Leonardo da Vinci
Vitruviano Rosso Montalcino 2023
| Denomination | DOC Rosso di Montalcino |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | Maturation in Slavonian oak casks for 7–8 months, followed by ageing in stainless steel and a final rest. |
- Appellation and grape: Rosso di Montalcino, 100% Sangiovese
- Olfactory profile: notes of cherry and red fruits, elegant finish with light spiciness
- Taste and colour: intense purple colour, enveloping, balanced and persistent taste
- Winemaking process: 10-day maceration and controlled fermentation at 24 °C
- Ageing and pairings: 7-8 months maturation in oak, ideal with truffle and pork
Description
What type of wine it is
The Vitruviano Rosso Montalcino from Cantine Leonardo da Vinci is a Tuscan red wine made from 100% Sangiovese grapes. It is a Rosso di Montalcino DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) that expresses a fine and enveloping sensory profile. This wine is distinguished by a solid structure and a balanced flavour profile, appearing in the glass with a distinct purple hue. It is an intense and persistent wine, characterised by clear aromas of cherry and red fruits, which finish with elegant, slightly spicy notes, ideal for accompanying structured dishes such as pork or truffle-based preparations.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the Montalcino area in Tuscany, a region renowned for its winemaking vocation. The vineyards are located at an altitude between 120 and 650 metres above sea level. The Sangiovese vines are rooted in clay-based soils, characterised by the presence of fossil shells, the result of ancient geological changes. This specific soil composition ensures optimal grape ripening, giving the wine its unmistakable aromatic signature and natural freshness.
How it is produced
Production involves manual harvesting of the Sangiovese grapes, which are mainly grown using spurred cordon and Guyot systems. In the cellar, vinification begins with skin maceration for approximately 10 days, accompanied by frequent and gentle pumping over for balanced extraction. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature of 24 °C. Subsequently, the wine matures in Slavonian oak barrels for 7-8 months. Ageing continues in steel tanks, finishing with a final rest before being ready for tasting.
History and curiosities
The Leonardo da Vinci Wineries produce this prestigious wine by combining the historic Tuscan winemaking tradition with profound Renaissance inspiration. This famous label represents an authentic and genuine tribute to genius and celebrates the ancient bond with the territory. The ancient vines take root in unique clay-based soils rich in shells, formed following complex geological changes over millennia. The expert oenologist Riccardo Pucci fully enhances these rare historical peculiarities through precious ageing in excellent oak.
Tasting notes
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 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Rosso di Montalcino DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| 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 The Leonardo da Vinci Wineries produce this prestigious wine by combining the historic Tuscan winemaking tradition with profound Renaissance inspiration. This famous label represents an authentic and genuine tribute to genius and celebrates the ancient bond with the territory. The ancient vines take root in unique clay-based soils rich in shells, formed following complex geological changes over millennia. The expert oenologist Riccardo Pucci fully enhances these rare historical peculiarities through precious ageing in excellent oak. |
| Origin | Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy |
| Soil composition | Predominantly mixed clayey soil rich in shells |
| Cultivation system | Mainly spurred cordon, but also Guyot |
| Harvest | Between 17 September and 12 October |
| Fermentation temperature | 24 degrees Celsius |
| Production technique | Manual harvesting; maceration on the skins for approximately 10 days with frequent and gentle pump-overs; fermentation at a controlled temperature (24 °C); maturation in Slavonian oak casks for 7-8 months and refinement in stainless steel. |
| Wine making | Manual harvesting of Sangiovese grapes trained using spurred cordon and Guyot systems; skin maceration for approximately 10 days with frequent and gentle pumping over; temperature-controlled fermentation (24 °C); maturation in Slavonian oak casks for 7–8 months, followed by refinement in stainless steel and a final rest. |
| Aging | Maturation in Slavonian oak casks for 7–8 months, followed by ageing in stainless steel and a final rest. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |