Montecarlo DOC Etichetta Blu 2022

The Montecarlo Rosso Etichetta Blu by Tenuta del Buonamico is a modern version of the traditional Montecarlo wine, as it is the result of a precise oenological design aimed at creating structure and complexity without sacrificing the freshness and drinkability, typical of the denomination.

The grapes come from Tenuta Buonamico’s vineyards in the municipality of Montecarlo, where the soil has variable percentages of limestone and clay-sandy texture. The mild and breezy climate favors the healthy growth of the grapes and is suitable even for late ripening international varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon.

Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon are a minor part of the blend, enriching the wine with aromas and structure while maintaining the typically Tuscan character given to it by Sangiovese and Canaiolo.

Fermentation takes place in steel vats. For one part of the must temperature is kept low in order to preserve the primary grapes’ aromas, for the other part the higher temperatures instead favor the extraction of tannins. Only part of the wine then ages in barrique for 7 months, acquiring new flavors and smoothing out the youthful astringency.