Sassetti Pertimali
Montecucco Rosso DOC La Querciolina – 2016
Region: ITALY - TUSCANY Italy - Veneto
Sassetti Pertimali
The persuasive charm and attentive embrace of the Sassetti family lures one to the vineyards, cellar and people who have farmed some of Montalcino’s finest vineyards for over a century. Four generations of the Sassetti family have made wine in Montalcino. Livio worked the historic property through the late 1970s, then purchased the 16 hectare vineyard of the now–famous Podere Pertimali. The Podere is in the Montosoli area, north of Montalcino, a particularly well-known area for the cultivation of the Sangiovese grape. Faithful to the teachings of the family, Livio and Lorenzo have over time renewed and expanded the vineyards, preserving the genetic heritage of the old vines and preserving the primigenie characteristics.
Grapes / Soils
| Wine | Blend | Vine Age | Soil Type | Vineyard Area ha or acres |
| Montecucco Rosso DOC | 100% Sangiovese Grosso della Maremma | Planted 2000 | Volcanic soil | 12 ha |
The Wine
Vineyard Profile
- Volcanic soils
- Vines planted 2000
- Training systems are spurred cordon
- Planting density is 7000 vines per ha
Winemaker's Notes
Fresh and fruity. Aromas of little red fruits, herbs and sweet spices. Well balanced.
Wine Summary
Made from 100% Sangiovese Grosso della Maremma; Vines age – planted 2000; alcohol 14%; volcanic vineyard soils; fermented in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures 28 – 29° C; maceration for 10 – 12 days; aged 6 months in 33ha barrels; aged 6 months in bottle.
Technical Information
- 100% Sangiovese Grosso della Maremma
- Alcohol: 14%
- Grapes gently crushed and fermented in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature of 28 – 29 °C
- Maceration for 10 – 12 days
- Aged 6 months in 33hl Slavonian oak barrels
- Aged in bottle 6 months
Reviews
91 Points
A firm and silky red with berries and a hint of chocolate. Some coffee, too. Medium body, firm yet polished tannins and a fresh finish. Drink now.
jamessuckling.com, September, 2018
93 Points
The bouquet is dark and earthy in the best possible way, as savory herbs give way to crushed black cherry, encased in an air of smoky minerals, sous-bois, and hints of animal musk. The 2016 La Querciolina Montecucco Rosso then floods the palate with silky textures, offset by cool-toned red fruits and minerals, riding a core of brisk acids. It finishes with medium length yet brimming with energy, as a mix of savory spice and minerality slowly tapers off, leaving just a hint of dried cranberry. This is gorgeous and an amazing value. 2020 – 2026
Vinous, June, 2020
A family with four generations of winemaking certainly has the talent to craft balanced, evocative wines and this one, made 100% Sangiovese Grosso della Maremma is no exception. It is full-bodied, with medium tannins, lovely structure and dense notes of black cherry fruit laced with sweet spices. – Katie Kelly Bell, “The Best Italian Wines for Your Summer Barbecue”
Forbes, July, 2020
General Info
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany, Veneto |
| Appellation(s) | Montalcino, Montecucco, Valdobbiadene |
| Proprietors | Lorenzo Sassetti & Sabina La Brusco Sassetti |
| Founded | late 1800s |
| Winemaker | Lorenzo Sassetti |
| Annual Production | 13,250 9L cases |
| Farming (Sustainable, organic, biodynamic) | Organic |