2019 Ficomontanino 'Granomelo' Toscana Rosso IGT, Tuscany, Italy Pimms " or "own vineyards")

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The palate spotlights evolving layers of textures which follow the classic aromatic notes of lemon zest

bitter and black

and Chidaine uses these vines to make a tendre style of Montlouis with a lovely balance and minerality

but the best indication is that they were planted in the early 1940s

2019 Ficomontanino 'Granomelo' Toscana Rosso IGT, Tuscany, Italy Pimms " or "own vineyards")Granomeloa play on the name of the cru Melogranino from which it is sourcedis 100% Sangiovese from south facing slopes of sandy clay and silt, planted 20 years ago by Maria Soles father. For this cuve, she employs a longer maceration of three weeks and uses only cement for the fermentation, then ages the wine a full two winters in the cellar before bottling it without fining or filtration. This displays a frank and mesmerizing purity of fruit, but