Poggio Scudieri Officium Rosso di Montalcino 2019The Poggio Scudieri estate in Montalcino is the crown jewel in the range of the historic Tuscan Sensi family. The Sensis are best known for their Chianti, which popularised the straw wrapped fiasco bottle and became the world's bestselling Chianti. At Poggio Scudieri they are committed to producing the most authentic expression of the unique Sangiovese Grosso clone on Montalcino's famous Alberese limestone soils. The Rosso di Montalcino comes from

There is a textural elegance from the granit (and sandy) soils

The palate is approachable and easy-drinking

Layers of chalky minerality and a whisper of salinity add complexity

aiming to authentically express each vineyard's unique terroir

L'Abeille is their 'second wine' but has over the years developed it's own identity

The winemaking process is characterised by a meticulous approach

Fine bubbles bring richness

especially for those familiar with the industry

The two varieties are vinified separately before being blended with reserve wines

‘Disobedience’ comprises a blend of Malbec

with an extremely long finish and tense acidity maintaining freshness

This delightful wine is made by Gerhard Pittnauer and his wife Brigitte in Austria