Wines

Sangiovese Grosso - Sassoalloro igt

A new, fresh, round and dynamic Sangiovese from the great Biondi Santi tradition. Sassoalloro is the name of a gigantic erratic rock of volcanic origin which for centuries has given rise to many legends.

Technical Specifications
Area of production	Scansano (Grosseto)
Altitude:	From 300 to 450 meters a.s.l.
Refinement:	14 months in barriques of not toasted Tronçais oak
Composition of the soil:	“Galestro” of eocenic origin
Harvest:	End of September
Grapes:	Sangiovese Grosso BBS11 100% (Brunello's clone)
Exposure of the vineyards:	West, south-west
Colour:	Brilliant ruby red with violet tones
Nose:	Fruity, fresh, intense, predominant of sweet violet
Palate:	Gentle and velvety, elegant, long lasting yet “ready”
Longevity:	25 years
Pare with:	Selected meats and roast, saltwater fishes

Jacopo Biondi Santi

In the heart of Maremma, Jacopo Biondi Santi and his children are writing a new chapter in their family’s history of winemaking excellence.

The Castle of Montepò, in the countryside of Scansano, is an authentic and noble Tuscany, where the lands become vineyards of legend.

The estate's 50 hectares of vineyards are exclusively dedicated to three varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and a unique and precious clone: Sangiovese Grosso BBS11, where Jacopo Biondi Santi found the ideal conditions for the grape-terroir interaction to crown his ambitious wine enhancement project.

Creating a great wine means protecting its natural environment and terroir, while also caring for collective well-being.

Toscana

The name of Tuscany is synonymous with its most famous, and probably Italy’s most famous, red wine. Chianti is produced in high volumes and exported worldwide, with a distinctive personality that is difficult to define but that has somehow impressed consumers all over the world. The Sangiovese grape is the key to the region’s success, as the backbone of DOCG wines in Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and Carmignano. Yet the region’s prestige is today further enhanced by the evolution of the “Super Tuscan”, wines that now rank among some of Italy’s most refined. Failing to slot into any existing DOC or DOCG category, they are now largely classed as Toscana IGT in order to avoid the humble Vino da Tavola category.