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Beltramo's Wines & Spirits
1540 El Camino Real
Menlo Park, CA 94025

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2006 Rocca di Montegrossi Chianti Classico San Marcellino
Rocca di Montegrossi is located near Monti in Chianti, one of the finest sections of Chianti Classico, about 7 km south of Gaiole in Chianti.

The cellars are near the Romanesque church of San Marcellino. Rocca di Montegrossi's owner, Marco Ricasoli-Firidolfi, is descended from a family that played a central role in the history of the Chianti region and laid the foundations for Chianti wine.

The estate extends over an area of 100 hectares; 20 are planted to vine, another 20 are olive groves, and the remainder is woodland. The vineyards, on gentle south and southeast-facing hillsides with calcareous loamy soils, are at elevations between 340 and 510 meters above sea level.

The estate produces two Chianti Classicos. Both are based on Sangiovese, which, in this area, yields an extremely elegant, balanced wine with pleasant minerality.

To further increase the complexity of the wines, three indigenous complementary varietals are added: Canaiolo (in 2000 a further vineyard was planted using cuttings from select vines in the estate's older vineyards), Colorino, and Pugnitello.

Vigneto San Marcellino is produced only in great vintages, using the finest grapes from the San Marcellino vineyard that surrounds the Church of San Marcellino in Monti in Chianti: An area of about 7 hectares where Sangiovese (1.5 hectares of which are 42 years old) are joined by .9 hectares of Pugnitello, an old indigenous Tuscan grape that perfectly complements Sangiovese, bringing out its color, structure and aromas. Since 2006 the San Marcellino cuvée has included at least 5% Pugnitello.

The wine ages for about 24 months in medium-toast barriques from Allier. It is bottled unfiltered to preserve its elegance and freshness, and ages in bottle for at least 18 months prior to release.

Deep ruby, with an ample, complex, and enveloping bouquet featuring black wild berries, violets and tobacco mingling with spice and minerality. San Marcellino displays beautiful structure, with vibrant, elegant tannins accompanied by harmonious savory accents. It's an extremely well balanced, persistent wine. Rocca di Montegrossi
SKU: 06271
Your Price: $44.99
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