Cast Del Bosco Gauggiole Rosso di Montalcino DOCG (rwhk) 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Cast Del Bosco
Label Name:
 
Gauggiole Rosso di Montalcino DOCG (rwhk)
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Montalcino, Tuscany
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15%
Grape(s):
 
Sangiovese 100%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous 92 pts (2021), Wine Enthusiast 91 pts (2021), Falstaff 92 pts (2021 vintage tastings), Tannico retailer score ~90; previous vintages awarded up to 93 pts by critics

Tasting Note
Bright sour cherry and wild red berries with floral violet, rosemary and savory herb notes; earthy mineral and gentle pepper spice. Medium-full, juicy and balanced with fine tannins and a perfumed, lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Italian beef or pork ragu, roast lamb, mushroom risotto, aged pecorino; Asian: char siu, Korean bulgogi, Szechuan pork, tomato‑based Chinese braised dishes.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested Sangiovese fermented in stainless steel and concrete (natural yeasts), matured primarily in concrete vats for several months to preserve freshness and terroir.

Vineyard Info
Single‑vineyard 'Gauggiole' from Castiglion del Bosco estate (historic Montalcino property, revitalized under Massimo Ferragamo since 2003); estate focuses on Sangiovese in Val d’Orcia terroir.