La Magia Rosso Di Montalcino 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
La Magia
Label Name:
 
Rosso Di Montalcino
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Montalcino, Tuscany
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Sangiovese
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17°C

Awards/Ratings
Jeb Dunnuck 88/100; Audrey Frick 88/100 (Berry Bros. notes) — praised for aromatic energy and near-term approachability

Tasting Note
Fresh cherry, cranberry and black raspberry with violet, sweet earth, tea-leaf and dried herbs; dusty, moderate tannins and a savory, focused finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast pork, beef ragù, mushroom risotto, pizza, aged pecorino and salumi. Asian: char siu or Cantonese roast pork, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), miso-glazed salmon, shiitake stir-fry, teriyaki chicken.

Production Method
Cold maceration; stainless-steel fermentation under 26°C with short maceration; aged ~9 months in 500L tonneaux, large barrels and amphora; bottled Sept 2023.

Vineyard Info
Estate Fattoria La Màgia (Schwarz family), organic farming, vineyards on SE Montalcino slopes at 400–450m; vines c.14–20 years old.