Sassetti Livio Pertimali "La Querciolina" Montecucco Rosso DOCG 2020
(Tuscany, Italy) - [JS 92]

About the Winery:
The persuasive charm and attentive embrace of the Sassetti family lures one to the vineyards, cellar and people who have farmed some of Montalcino’s finest vineyards for over a century. Four generations of the Sassetti family have made wine in Montalcino. Livio worked the historic property through the late 1970s, then purchased the 16 hectare vineyard of the now–famous Podere Pertimali. The Podere is in the Montosoli area, north of Montalcino, a particularly well-known area for the cultivation of the Sangiovese grape. Faithful to the teachings of the family, Livio and Lorenzo have over time renewed and expanded the vineyards, preserving the genetic heritage of the old vines and preserving the primigenie characteristics.

Estate vineyards in La Querciolina, Montecucco Rosso DOC:
~100% Sangiovese Grosso della Maremma
~Soil: Volcanic
~Vineyard Area: 12 ha/ 29.7 acres
~Vine Training System: Spurred Cordon
~Planting Density: 7000/ ha
~Vines Planted: 2000
Harvest Notes:
~Hand harvested mid-to-end-of September
~Gently crushed
~Fermented 10 – 12 days in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks 28 – 29º C
~Aged 6 months in 30hl Slavonian oak barrels
~Aged 6 months in bottle
~Alcohol: 14.5%

Winemaker's Tasting Notes:
Intense aromas of blackberries, candied plum, herbs and spices. Fresh and fruity on the palate with earthy mineral notes, fine tannins and a long, silky finish.

Ratings & Reviews

92 Points - James Suckling:
"This shows notes of red fruit, dried herbs and walnuts with some earthy character to it. Medium-bodied with soft, juicy tannins and vivid fruit character. Flavorful finish. Drink now." (Jun 2023)