At first glance, Montesodi 2020 presents a brilliant ruby-red color. On the nose, it opens with fruity notes of blackberry and blueberry, followed by delicate floral nuances of violet. The next olfactory phase is marked by pleasant spicy notes of black pepper, accompanied by balsamic nuances of eucalyptus and licorice. On the palate, the wine is dry, with a firm structure and dense texture characteristic of the best Sangiovese wines. The Montesodi 2020 is distinguished by its usual aromatic complexity, freshness supported by a generous yet agile body, and a particularly long finish.

Alcoholic fermentation and maceration were regular. Malolactic fermentation took place immediately after racking. At the end of the year, Montesodi began its traditional period of maturation/ageing in 30 hl Austrian and French oak barrels, where it remained for the next 15 months, until bottling. Several more months of bottle ageing allowed Montesodi to express its full elegance and potential.

It was on this land, which has always been known as Montesodi due to the stony nature of the soil, that the estate's first cru was created in 1974. It represents the wine of my youth and of my fondest memories at Castello Nipozzano: an extremely elegant and lively Sangiovese, which still has the power to move me decades later.