Jacopo Biondi Santi

Sassoalloro IGT

A new, fresh, round and dynamic Sangiovese from the great Biondi Santi tradition. Sassoalloro is the name of a gigantic erratic rock of volcanic origin which for centuries has given rise to many legends.

• Production area: Scansano (Grosseto) Tuscany - Italy
• Age of vineyards: From 15 to 25 years
• Composition of the soil: "Galestro'' of eocenic origin
• Exposure of the vineyards: West, South-West
• Altitude: From 300 to 450 meters a.s.l.
• Harvest: End of September
• Refinement: 14 months in barriques of not toasted Tronçais oak
• Grapes: 100% Sangiovese grosso BBS11

Tasting notes:

• Colour: Brilliant ruby red with violet tones
• Nose: Fruity, fresh, intense, predominant of sweet violet
• Palate: Gentle and velvety, elegant, long lasting yet "ready"
• Longevity: 15 to 20 years
• Pare with: Selected meats and roast, saltwater fishes

Chemical analysis:

• Alcohol ml/100 ml: 12.72
• Residual sugars g/l: 2.60
• Total dry extract g/l: 31.80
• Total acidity g/l: 5.30
• Total S02 mg/l: 106

 

Awards  of Sassoalloro 2008:

Wine Spectator - 90/100 ; Wine Advocate - 80/100 ; Decanter Asia Wine Awards - Silver medal ; Luca Maroni - 88/99 ; Bibenda Duemila Vini AIS(Associazione Italiana Sommelier) - 4 grappoli

Region Toscana

Grapes Used: Sangiovese Grosso 100%

Alcohol:13.90%