Rocca di Montegrossi Geremia Toscana 2020

Rocca di Montegrossi Geremia Toscana 2020 A supple and lush red blend; cassis, herbs, black/purple fruit. A blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine is named after the founder of the family, Geremia Ricasoli, who lived in the 10th century. WINERY: Azienda Viticola Rocca di Montegrossi WINEMAKER: Marco Ricasoli-Firidolfi ESTABLISHED: 1981 REGION: ITALY • Tuscany • Gaiole in Chianti APPELLATION: Toscana Rosso IGT BLEND: 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon VINEYARDS: Estate vineyards are located in Monti in Chianti, a “micro-area” of Gaiole in Chianti. This area, between 1,050 and 1,500 feet in altitude, offers the ideal range for ripening grapes perfectly. Soils combine alberese (limestone) and galestro (schist) with clay. AGE OF VINES: 5-20 years WINEMAKING: Hand-harvested. Fermented on indigenous yeasts in upright wooden fermentation tanks. Aged for 20 months in French oak barrels (80%) and tonneaux (20%), with 8% new oak and the rest between 1-4 years old. Aged in bottle for 24 months. Unfiltered. TASTING IMPRESSIONS: Supple and lush; cassis, herbs, black/purple fruit PAIRING SUGGESTIONS: Grilled pork with fresh herbs; steak or game meat   Reviews Jeb Dunnuck – “The 2020 Rocca di Montegrossi Geremia, a blend of 70% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon, was aged in barrique and tonneaux and pours a saturated red hue. Highly expressive with aromas of Amarena cherry, currant, menthol, juniper, eucalyptus, rocky earth, and wildflowers, it’s full-bodied and offers layered depth along with vibrant acidity and broad and sustained length on the palate. This is a powerful yet refined wine with excellent aging potential. Drink 2026-2046.” (97 Pts) Vinous – “The 2020 Rocca di Montegrossi Geremia may very well be the best vintage ever for Marco Ricasoli’s Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon blend. Plush, silky contours wrap around a core of black fruit, espresso, licorice, menthol and lavender. A wine of exceptional balance, the 2020 is impressive, even in the very early going. I can’t wait to see how it ages. This is truly exceptional.” (97 Pts)