2020 Villa Sant'Anna Rosso di Montepulciano

The Villa St Anna winery has been in the Simona Ruggeri Fabroni family for about two hundred years. The winery is located on the hills surrounding the town of Montepulciano, known for its excellent wines. For many years, Simona has been committed to maintaining the old, passionate family tradition of producing wines of excellent quality and now does so with her daughters Anna and Margherita. In the last 15 years, they have also set the trend in Montepulciano by focusing solely on quality and this means that the planting density has been seriously reduced, only the best oak barriques are used, grapes are selected manually and wines are given time to mature. In addition, at Villa Sant'Anna they have the great advantage of their centuries-old underground cellars where all wines can age at naturally ideal temperature and humidity.

Very fine examples come from Montepulciano and the wines of Villa Sant'Anna are undoubtedly among the best. Here reigns winemaker Roberto Ferrini in the cellar, an experienced craftsman who belongs to the select group of best winemakers in Italy and has repeatedly been named the best oenologist in Italy.

The vineyards for this beautiful authentic typical Tuscan wine are located in the hills of Montepulciano located at an altitude of 250/300 meters looking to the southeast. The Villa Sant' Anna Rosso is the younger brother of the Vino Nobile and is a blend of 80% Sangiovese and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Canaiolo, Mammolo, Colorino. Fermentation in barrels with a 15 day maceration at a temperature of no more than 30 ° C. Fermentation in barrels at a temperature of 30 ° C with a maceration of 15 days. Maturation in average oak wine barrels for 10 months, in the bottle for another 8 months.

This juicy wine has the aroma and taste of black cherries. The taste is complemented by herbs and wood, ripe tannins. The Rosso di Montepulciano has serious depth and personality. Dark cherries, plums, menthol, tobacco and licorice are some of the many notes found in this big, rich Rosso. There is no shortage of personality here. This Rosso has the structure for a great drinking window. A lot of wine for an affordable price. You can smell the Tuscan hills after uncorking.

VEGAN certified .

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1. Tagliatelle with tomato sauce and roasted aubergine

The acidity of the wine perfectly matches the freshness of the tomato sauce. The roasted eggplant adds a soft, earthy undertone that suits the character of the wine.

2. Lasagna with spinach and béchamel sauce

The creamy sauce and savoury filling provide structure and fullness that perfectly complement the soft tannins of the wine. The wine retains its fruity expression alongside the rich dish.

3. Grilled sausages with rosemary and fennel

The spicy taste of the sausage and the aniseed accent of fennel form an aromatic whole with the herbs and red fruit tones of the wine.

4. Polenta with mushrooms and Parmesan cheese

The savory, umami-rich mushrooms complement the earthy side of the wine, while the structure of the polenta and the saltiness of the cheese emphasize the fruit and acidity.

5. Duck breast with red cherry sauce

The sweet and sour sauce enhances the red fruit aromas of the wine, while the duck fat rounds off nicely with the present acids. The result is a harmonious and elegant interplay.

6. Ravioli filled with veal sweetbreads and sage-butter sauce

The full and subtle flavour of the filling is given extra depth by the spiciness and acidity of the wine. The sage connects the elements into a soft, aromatic combination.