Campo ai Sassi (2024) - Frescobaldi

Campo ai Sassi is a Rosso di Montalcino DOC made by Frescobaldi. It is known for its elegance and structure.

Campo ai Sassi (2024) - Frescobaldi

Campo ai Sassi (2024) - Frescobaldi

Type: Red Wine

Area: Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino

Appellation: Rosso di Montalcino DOC

Grape variety: Sangiovese

Vintage: 2024

Winery: Frescobaldi

Alcohol: 14%

The appellation: Rosso di Montalcino DOC

Rosso di Montalcino DOC is an elegant, structured red wine produced exclusively in the municipality of Montalcino, in the province of Siena, Tuscany. Considered the "younger brother" of Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, this wine shares the same variety, Sangiovese Grosso, but stands apart for a fresher, more immediate style, with a shorter period of ageing.

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What to eat with Campo ai Sassi

Who makes it: Frescobaldi

Frescobaldi is a historic Tuscan winery whose winemaking tradition goes back to 1300. The Frescobaldi family has devoted centuries to growing vines, creating wines that tell the story and culture of this extraordinary land. Frescobaldi's aim is to express the essence of Tuscany through high-quality wines, the result of a perfect balance between innovation and tradition. Frescobaldi's philosophy is based on: Respect for the land, with sustainable farming practices and strong ties to the environment Continuous innovation, to improve the quality of the wines and meet the challenges of the market

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The vine of Campo ai Sassi

Sangiovese

Sangiovese is one of the most important and widely planted black grape varieties in Italy, and it is the undisputed protagonist of some of the greatest Italian red wines. Grown mainly in Tuscany, but also found in other regions such as Emilia-Romagna, Umbria and the Marche, Sangiovese gives wines of great elegance, freshness and longevity.

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Campo ai Sassi: the Montalcino area

Montalcino

Montalcino

Montalcino, in the province of Siena, in Tuscany, is one of the most prestigious wine-growing areas in Italy and in the world. This hilly area is famous for the production of Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, one of the most iconic and long-lived red wines, made exclusively from Sangiovese Grosso grapes. The unique terroir, marked by soils rich in galestro, alberese and clay, together with a temperate climate with wide day-night temperature swings, creates the ideal conditions for producing structured, complex wines suited to ageing.

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Climate: Mediterranean

Altitude: Low to mid altitude (200–500 m above sea level)

Soil: Clay

Geographical setting: Hilly

Profile of Campo ai Sassi

Primary aromas: Cherry, Ripe red fruit

Secondary aromas: Spices, Vanilla

Tertiary aromas: Leather, Tobacco

Tasting notes: An elegant red wine with notes of ripe red fruit and spice, well-integrated tannins and a long finish.

Sulphitesyes
BodyFull-bodied
AcidityMedium-high
TanninWell integrated
SweetnessDry
FinishLong
ColourRuby red
ClarityClear

Winemaking methods used for Campo ai Sassi

Temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel

Temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel is a technique that makes it possible to produce fresh, fruity, clean wines, preserving the varietal aromas of the grapes at their best.

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Ageing methods used for Campo ai Sassi

In cask (7–18 months)

Ageing in cask for between 7 and 18 months is a classic but measured approach to maturing wine. Large casks, usually Slavonian oak or untoasted French oak, allow natural micro-oxygenation, which helps the wine settle, knit together and develop a more complex, harmonious profile. This kind of ageing is widely used for terroir-driven reds and for some structured whites that are after depth without the aromatic intensity a barrique would give.

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