2020 Padelletti Rosso di Montalcino,Tuscany, Italy Piedmont Bonal Gentiane-Quina

Bonal Gentiane-Quina

though there’s a lively green edge to the wine

The slow loss of water through the walls of the wooden casks facilitates the continuous process of concentration

full skin fermentation and extended maceration for 6+ months Natural primary fermentation

the wine was basket pressed and aged in neutral French oak barrels

2020 Padelletti Rosso di Montalcino,Tuscany, Italy Piedmont Bonal Gentiane-QuinaOf the Padellettis six total hectares planted, two hectares are devoted entirely to the production of Rosso di Montalcino. The maceration for the Rosso is at a minimum 14 days but can be up to 21 days, depending on the character of the vintage. It is aged for six to twelve months in large French oak barrels. All of the Padelletis wines follow a consistent harvest and intial fermentation program. After a selection of fruit in the vineyard, the