Colle Massari Montecucco Rosso Riserva

The Montecucco Rosso Riserva from Colle Massari shows what the Maremma in southern Tuscany can do: Sangiovese with substance, without the heaviness of some Brunello vineyards.

Colle Massari cultivates its vineyards on the hills above Cinigiano, one of the cooler corners of the Maremma. The Riserva selection comes from the best parcels and matures longer in oak barrels than the entry-level wines – hence the denser structure and pronounced aging potential.

In the glass, it displays a deep ruby ​​red color. The nose offers blackberry, sour cherry, and dried maquis herbs – rosemary and wild thyme. With aeration, hints of tobacco and dark chocolate emerge. On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied, with ripe, firm tannins and a lively acidity that keeps the wine fresh despite its richness. The finish is long and spicy, with a subtle leather note.

• Dishes: Bistecca alla Fiorentina, wild boar salami, mature pecorino cheese or pasta with wild boar ragù
• Temperature: 17–18 °C, ideally decant one hour before opening.
• Drinking window: Ready to drink now, lasts until 2030+