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'Sacromonte' Rosso, Castello di Potentino, Tuscany 2016

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Potentino is a magical place with vineyards surrounding a magnificent 14th-century fort. It is, in my view, the most beautiful estate in all Tuscany.

Potentino's organic wines, made in small batches by hand, are equally magical - my favourite is their Sacromonte Rosso 2016. It is 100% Sangiovese, with over seven years of bottle age. Now, deliciously mature, it offers soft flavours of cherries and ripe red fruit along with a hint of spice and a lovely, underlying minerality. An utterly gorgeous wine - I always have a case in my cellar! Potentino (In fact, if ever youre in Tuscany, you can and should visit, have lunch and/or stay at Potentino I cannot more strongly recommend it.)

Having stayed at Castello Potentino several times (including for the wedding of my youngest son who was married there, where Sacromonte was served at the festivities), I know all the estate’s wines well.

In fact, if ever you’re in Tuscany, you can and should visit, have lunch, and/or stay at Potentino - something I also strongly recommend.
- Esme Johnstone

About Castello di Potentino:
The setting couldnt be more idyllic, where four, rolling hectares of vineyard surround the 14th-century Castello di Potentino and on a site dating as far back as the mid-11th century. For some, its the most beautiful wine estate in all Tuscany. Here, very near to the Brunello di Montalcino denominazione, English proprietors Charlotte Horton and Alexander Greene have been making wine organically since having begun their renovation of the building in 2000.

Owing to the areas unique micro-climate and mixed volcanic soils, the Greenes are able to grow three of the most site-sensitive varietals together in one small vineyard: Sangiovese, Pinot Noir and Alicante. Their delicious, handmade wines undergo minimum intervention, whereby varietals express their essence here, ever so seductively. 

How does the wine taste? Customer Reviews (3)
Organically farmed Sacromonte Rosso 2016 is 100% Sangiovese, with 5+ years of bottle age. Mature, complex, with soft flavours of cherries and ripe red fruit, also showing a hint of spice and an intriguing, underlying minerality. Gorgeous.

I have been buying this wine for several years now (currently drinking the the 2013 vintage). It is an excellent and consistent Sangiovese and is somewhat lighter and mellower than comparable Chiantis. Excellent value for money.

Paul Mulvey - March 2024
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A luscious full bodied Sangiovese at an amazingly reasonable price. Really recommended.

Michael - September 2021
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I have enjoyed this wine.

Charles - September 2021
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"From an organic estate just outside the Brunello di Montalcino appellation, this is 100% Sangiovese, fermented and aged in French oak for 24 months. I find the paler colour of this eight-year-old wine to be attractive, maybe just a hint of amber on the rim. On the nose there's a developed character, moving into an autumnal phase with dried leaves, truffle and a little chestnut. It's Sangiovese in a Burgundy mould, with a little sour cherry added. The palate has that same briary, mushroom and truffle softness, the tannins are resolved and elegant and the balance of the acidity is very good, giving this clarity into the gently spicy finish. The opposite of blockbuster, it's a lovely wine of individual style."
Tom Cannavan, Wine-Pages.com 91 points
In a nutshell
Region: Tuscany Country: Italy Grape: Sangiovese Unit: Bottle (75cl) ABV: 14.5% Suitability: Vegan Drink: Now-2026 SKU: 3316F061
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