Montesecondo Tïn

Montesecondo

Tïn 2018

Toscana IGT

Italie - Toscane

Montesecondo comprises two distinct properties: both are biodynamically farmed and located in the San Casciano area of Chianti Classico, but are very different from each other. The original family vineyard, generally called "Montesecondo", is located at a lower altitude, warmer, flatter and with heavier clay soils in the town of Cerbaia; the newer vineyard, called Vignano for the name of the small village, is located at 500 meters above sea level and is cooler, more rugged and rich in limestone.

The grapes are harvested by hand, destemmed and put directly into unlined, above-ground clay amphorae of 250-350 liters from Spain. Fermentation is spontaneous with indigenous yeasts and no added sulfur. Maceration with the skins lasts 6 to 8 months before racking and bottling without fining or filtration.
This wine is then aged in bottle for one year before being marketed.

"Tïn" means clay in Arabic, referring both to the tinaja (Spanish for amphora), as well as to the education of winemaker Silvio Messana in North Africa.

                

Grapes:

100% sangiovese
Vinification and aging in amphorae


Tasting notes:

Pure sangiovese, Tïn is a fascinating wine. Time spent in amphora reveals a wine of incredible complexity and brilliant, explosive energy. Accents of sage, menthol, tobacco and dried flowers complement the sangiovese fruit in this striking wine. In a word: superb!

 

Wine Style:

Elegant and racy red wine.

 

Food and wine pairing:

Herb crusted veal quasi with chanterelle potatoes. Spit-roasted suckling lamb, chunky seasonal vegetables, dried fruit crumbs.


Ageing potential in your cellar:

25 years


 

Analysis:

75 cl - 12,5 % volume


Contains sulfites

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