Run by the talented Stella di Campalto, the 6 hectare San Giuseppe wine estate in Castelnuovo dell'Abate, is strewn with several soil types (volcanic, iron-rich, galestro, clay...). It was originally planted in 1992, became organic in 1996 and then biodynamic in 2002.

Great attention is paid to harvesting the parcels of vines separately in order to capture the maximum fruit quality and soil expression, using gravity and a combination of large 38hl Austrian oak barrels and French oak barriques to vinify the juice as gently as possible. All her fruit qualifies as Brunello di Montalcino, yet in 2003 she chose to declassify everything to Rosso di Montalcino; her inaugural Brunello has been released in 2009 for the 2004 vintage.

Tasting Notes

A smooth red wine with an impressive bouquet of sweet flowers, fresh strawberries and hints of spice. A special wine boasting all Castelnuovo dell'Abate can offer in a "Cru" wine for Brunello di Montalcino. Earth, crushed berry, white pepper, baking spice, and leather. Long, mineral finish with silky tannins.

Food Pairing

Goes well with roasted red meats, game, dishes accompanied by mushrooms or truffles.

Sangiovese

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