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Technical Details
- BlendProprietary Blend
- WinemakerMarco Ricasoli-Firidolfi
- CountryItaly
- RegionTuscany
- AppellationTuscany IGT
- Farming MethodOrganic Farming
- Alcohol15%
Rocca di Montegrossi Geremia Toscana IGT 2016
Did you get some last time? Then, you KNOW! What an overdeliverer, right? 2016 in Tuscany is one of the best vintages in decades! Antonio Galloni of Vinous says in his 96-point review: "There is something about the 2016 that is magical, many things, actually. Geremia is one of the most distinctive and unique wines in Chianti Classico. The 2016 is absolutely stellar.”
Rocca di Montegrossi is located near Monti in Chianti, one of the finest sections of Chianti Classico, about 7 km south of Gaiole. Rocca di Montegrossi's owner, Marco Ricasoli-Firidolfi, is descended from a family that played a central role in the history of the Chianti Classico region and laid the foundations for Chianti Classico wine. The whole winery is sustainable, All the winery’s energy needs are provided by renewables and to boot, the estate also recycles rainwater for farming. All farming is done organically.
Not a wine for the shy, this Cabernet/Merlot blend shows all the generosity and polish of this great vintage. BIG, powerful, and serious, but super impressive right when you pop the cork - it’s a wine that will develop beautifully over the next decade to boot. Typically rich, opulent, hedonistic, brooding and packed with fresh and dried cherry fruit, crushed flowers, dark chocolate and baking spice. Awesome and outrageously good for the price. While it lasts, that is…!
PAIRING IDEASL: It is REALLY really hard to get simpler, better, and perfectly paired than a good batch of bolognese, seriously. Make a quick version or one that takes all day (mmmm, with cream, and stock, and pancetta, etc....), and make sure to have plenty of fresh grated parmesan at the ready. Perfection.
MUSIC SUGGESTIONS: Leon Bridges has a relatively new album, called “Gold-Diggers Sound” - check it out. That man can SING!