Wine Details

Santa Barbara Rosso Piceno DOC Il Maschio da Monte

A virile wine indeed, the Maschio da Monte explodes on the nose with a lavish bouquet of dark fruit, spice and vegetal notes. The tannins are soft and elegant supported by a notable, silky structure and long and persistent finish. This is a wine that promises exceptional cellaring potential, becoming increasingly harmonious in its evolution.

Region:

Producer:

Santa Barbara

Classification:

Rosso Piceno DOC

Variety:

85% Montepulciano, 15% Sangiovese,

Number of bottles produced:

8,000 bottles

Production area:

Between the Adriatic Sea and Appenine Mountains, northwest exposure

Altitude:

250 meters (820 feet) a.s.l.

Age of vines:

20 years

Yield:

7,000 kg/ha

Training:

Cordon-spur

Vine density:

3,800 plants/ha

Vinification:

Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks

Refining:

18 months in barrique

Alcohol content:

14.5%

pH level:

3.47

Acidity:

5.8 g/L

Soil:

Chalky clay

Time of harvest:

October

Harvest:

Manual

Recent press reviews

91

Santa Barbara Rosso Piceno DOC Il Maschio da Monte 2021

Falstaff Magazine: (91)- "Rich, shimmering purple red with a brightening rim. Memorable on the nose, with preserved cherry, ethereal notes of varnish, followed by tobacco and bacon. Lush on the palate, with lots of hearty fruit, milk chocolate, juicy and persistent."

91

Santa Barbara Rosso Piceno DOC Il Maschio da Monte 2020

James Suckling (91)- "Rich blackberries, chocolate, sweet spices and a hint of black pepper. Medium to full body on the palate with nicely chewy tannins and a fluid, lengthy finish. Ripe and juicy. Drink now through to 2028."

92

Santa Barbara Rosso Piceno DOC Il Maschio da Monte 2018

James Suckling (92)- "Ripe black fruit, bay leaf, musk and chocolate on the nose. It’s full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins. Rich and juicy with a plush texture and concentrated, fruity core. Drink from 2022."