Ciampoleto Rosso di Montalcino DOC - San Giorgio

The Ciampoleto Rosso di Montalcino from the pen of San Giorgio from Tuscany presents a dense, ruby red color in the glass. If you give it a little air in the glass by swirling, this red wine reveals a high viscosity, which can be seen in strong stained glass windows at the edge of the glass. The nose of this San Giorgio red wine reveals all kinds of violets and gooseberries. As if that wasn't already impressive, the ageing in large wooden barrels adds further aromas such as tobacco.

On the palate, the Ciampoleto Rosso di Montalcino from San Giorgio opens wonderfully aromatic, fruity and balanced. There is dry and really dry. This red wine belongs to the latter group, as it was bottled with just 0.7 g of residual sugar. The texture of this powerful red wine is wonderfully velvety on the palate. The Ciampoleto Rosso di Montalcino is wonderfully fresh and lively on the palate thanks to its concise fruit acidity. On the finish, this youthful red wine from the Tuscan wine-growing region finally delights with its beautiful length. There are again hints of gooseberry and violet.

Vinification of the San Giorgio Ciampoleto Rosso di Montalcino

This powerful red wine from Italy is made organically from the Sangiovese grape variety. After being harvested by hand, the grapes are immediately taken to the press house. Here they are sorted and carefully crushed. Fermentation then takes place in large oak barrels at controlled temperatures. The fermentation is followed by a few months of ageing in oak barrels.

Serving recommendations for the Ciampoleto Rosso di Montalcino from San Giorgio

This Italian red wine is best enjoyed at a temperature of 15 - 18°C. It goes perfectly with leek tortilla, spinach gratin with almonds or vegetable stew with pesto.