Wine Details

Otto Ettari​ Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG

The Montecucco Sangiovese represents a sophisticated expression of the noble Sangiovese grape, a combination of concentration and structure with elegance, resulting in a harmonious balance. On the nose, perfumes of spice and ripe fruit dominate while the mouth is rich and silky with melted tannins and hints of vanilla.

Region:

Producer:

Otto Ettari

Classification:

Sangiovese DOCG

Variety:

100% Sangiovese

Number of bottles produced:

26,000 bottles

Altitude:

350 MT SLM (1148' ASL)

Yield:

7,000kg per vine

Training:

Cordone Speronato

Vinification:

Temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel with frequent pump-overs and racking; malolactic fermentation entirely in wood in a heated room

Refining:

18 months in French oak tonneaux (40% new) + 6 months in 40hl Slavonian oak casks

Alcohol content:

14.5%

pH level:

3.55

Acidity:

5.06 g/l

Soil:

Medium dough soil

Harvest:

Autumn

Bottling:

Additional aging in bottle for a minimum of 4 months.

Recent press reviews

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Otto Ettari​ Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG 2020

Vinous (92)- "The 2020 Montecucco Sangiovese 8Ettari is fruit-forward, with a burst of crushed blackberries and cherries, a whiff of dark chocolate and autumnal spice. It is sleek, with silken textures and ripe red and blue fruit that envelop the senses, all offset by a core of vibrant acidity. A twang of citrus adds lift as nuanced tannins and hints of licorice fade."

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Otto Ettari​ Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG 2020

The Wine Enthusiast (91)- "The nose has a savory, slightly tangy feel, thanks to aromas of sea-weed, salt, coffee, tahini, and black plum. On the palate, blackberries blow wind into the sails of the plum element, above a strong foundation built by the nutty, salty, rich umami of the nose. Confident and a little off-beat, like an unexpectedly good cover band."

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Otto Ettari​ Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG 2020

James Suckling (90)- "This has savory tart cherries, dried herbs and hints of cocoa and wet soil on the nose. The medium-bodied palate is lively and agile, with spiced, well-integrated tannins and energetic, juicy fruit in the middle. Nothing too complex, but bright, brisk and very attractive to drink."