Bakkanali Rosso Sangiovese 2022 | Tuscany, Italy

An excellent and unique Sangiovese from ex-volcano Monte Amiata, Tuscany. Worlds away from Chianti.

Producer: Bakkanali Soc. Agr. Srl - Ugo Fabbri and Sebastian Nassello

Region: Monte Amiata - Grosseto, Tuscany, Italy

Grapes: Sangiovese

Complex and serious in character, yet so far apart from a Chianti.

Aromatic florals and red fruit. Rich flavours of cherry and dark fruit, oak spices, dried herbs, and mineral-rich earth.

Bright and lively on the palate, vibrant in texture, minerally structured from earthy tannin and energetic acidity, medium bodied, finishes long and mineral clean.

Nerd Notes:

Vineyard is located at Poggioferro, Scansano, Grosseto on the dormant volcano Monte Amiata.

The vineyard is 3.5 hectares on marl soil with carbonate and limestone rocks, at an altitude of 550 to 600 metres.

Vines are 19 years old and tended to with organic and biodynamic viticulture practices.

Cellar is located in Seggiano, Grosseto.

Semi-carbonic fermentation with whole bunches and indigenous yeast, macerated on skins for 8 to 12 days, and aged in concrete tanks.

Minimal added sulphur.