Stella di Campalto
Rosso di Montalcino
The San Giuseppe Winery takes its name from the sharecropping estate established by Giuseppe Martelli in 1910. Abandoned in 1940, the estate was acquired by the Stella Viola di Campalto in 1992. Stella is deeply devoted to the rhythms, culture, and beauty of Montalcino.
The 13-hectare San Giuseppe estate includes 6.7 hectares of vineyards. A great deal of time and resources are devoted to maintaining the natural ecosystem in and around the vineyards, resulting in wines that are pure, unrepeatable expressions of their terroir and year of origin. Each plot is a small cru with its own distinct character and each wine is vinified separately in wooden vats. The estate has been certified organic since 1996 and employed biodynamic methods since 2002.
Tasting Notes
Stone rich soils offer a weighty texture to this floral toned red boasting crushed red and black berries and earth tones. A super serious Rosso able to compete with more Brunello bottlings of others.
Aging
Aged in oak 19-21 months. Aged in the bottle 21-34 months.
Press
2015:
93 points - Antonio Galloni
2012:
92 points - Antonio Galloni
APPELLATION
DOC Rosso di Montalcino
VARIETAL
Sangiovese
ABV
13.5%
PHILOSOPHY
Biodynamic, Organic
ANNUAL PRODUCTION
5,000-8,000 btls