More about the 2016 Montesalario Montecucco Sangiovese Riserva: Montesalario's 2016 Montecucco Sangiovese Riserva is made only when the estate believes the vineyard has something extraordinary to offer. Produced exclusively in exceptional years and drawn from the most selective fruit, it is a Sangiovese built for depth, structure, and longevity rather than immediate charm. Everything begins in the vineyard, where only parcels that naturally favor balance and concentration are selected. That rigor is reinforced by a classical Montecucco framework, where Sangiovese remains the dominant voice, supported by a small portion of other permitted red varieties used solely for nuance. Together, these choices carry directly into the wine, where power is controlled, proportion is clear, and each element arrives with purpose. In the cellar, patience completes the design. Extended maceration builds structure and detail, followed by two years in French oak to refine tannins and integrate intensity. Bottle aging allows the wine to fully knit, resulting in a Sangiovese that feels resolute and composed, rewarding attention today while offering the promise of deeper complexity with time.