2023 J. G. Benda Rosso di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy 1.5L magnum Caleb Leisure Wines Notes: Bright red cherry fruit

Notes: Bright red cherry fruit with some tropical notes

Allevamento / Trellis system: Guyot

tart pomegranate flavor

Double oaked in new toasted oak barrels of varying char levels

Top soil is shallow and is on a steep hill that forces the roots to dig deep

2023 J. G. Benda Rosso di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy 1.5L magnum Caleb Leisure Wines Notes: Bright red cherry fruit2023 was a very challenging vintage. The combination of a long, wet, cool spring and a hot, dry summer lead to a huge peronospora problem. The disease pressure was intense and Benda lost almost 40% of their production. As a result, John decided not to produce an IGT Pietrafocaia in 2023. The wine that remained was either blended into the Rosso or Brunello, or was sold in bulk. As you might expect, the resulting Rosso he is offering us is spectacular.