Medium textured, largely silt-sand with some clay, on sandstone and calcareous marl.

In the latter half of the 1990s, six hectares were planted to Sangiovese for Rosso di Montalcino DOC on the Campogiovanni estate. This wine amply exhibits the great versatility of Sangiovese, which can produce high-quality results even in a wine less structured and complex than Brunello. This beautifully-balanced Rosso di Montalcino exhibits elegant aromas and lively, appealing flavors on the palate.

OUR FERTILE HILLSIDE

Hectares of Brunello vineyards

Hectares of vineyards 

Production takes place in the San Felice estate cellars. Vinification is in temperature-controlled tanks, where the crushed fruit, complete with the skins, seeds, and stem (called grape must), is pumped over and punched down, this maximises the extraction of desirable components from the skins. Fining is in barrels and tonneaux, this is an exceptionally complex process, and ensures a perfect balance between Sangiovese and the soil-related characteristics. In accordance with DOCG regulations our Brunello di Montalcino is aged for at least two years in oak barrels. The maturing process is completed by a period of fining in the bottle.

Wine making

CELLARS

Our expert winemakers are passionate about their craft, delighted to share their experience and conduct wine tastings for connoisseurs and the curious. We invite you to accompany us on tours of our vineyards and ageing cellar.

Knowledge

TASTINGS

Gather knowledge at tastings covering our three vintages Rosso di Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino and Riserva Il Quercione. We serve pairings with bread and San Felice estate DOP olive oil.

Visiting <br /><br/>the Estate

Campogiovanni

DOC 

Rosso di Montalcino

James Suckling

The weather in 2023 was marked by a relatively mild and dry winter, followed by a changeable and particularly rainy spring. May and June, in particular, saw unstable conditions with heavy rainfall, making vineyard health management especially challenging. Summer, on the other hand, was hot, with peak temperatures in July and August. Despite this, the Sangiovese grapes matured in excellent condition, with no impact on yield.

Falstaff Trophy

The summer drought did not affect the grape quality or cluster development, but rather the quantities: spring rains allowed the vines to tap into good reserves of water and mineral nutrients during the drier months. Additionally, temperatures, while remaining high during the day, dropped during the nighttime hours, providing a thermal excursion that facilitated the Sangiovese's regular phenolic development. In mid-August, there were even prolonged rain events, ensuring milder temperatures and an additional water reserve crucial for optimal grape ripening. The health condition of the grape clusters brought to the cellar was very good. The Sangiovese harvest began slightly earlier, around September 10, and concluded, as usual, after about a month.

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Robert Parker, Wine Advocate

The 2021 vintage was characterized by a mild and dry winter. The germination was consequently brought forward to the end of March for the earliest varieties and for the best exposed vineyards. On the nights of April 8 and 9, the temperature dropped a few degrees below zero, significantly reducing production. Fortunately, the spring was rainy, allowing the plants to tolerate a long, hot summer. Production was poor but, as often happens, the small quantity corresponds to an excellent quality.

Rosso di Montalcino

Alcohol

14%

Year

2023

Rosso di Montalcino

Tasting Notes and Pairings

Ground Characteristics

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Vintage Characteristics

28.000

18°

14% VOL

5-6 years

5.4 G/L

0.5 G/L

L. 0,75

Vintage Characteristics

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14% VOL

5-6 years

5.8 G/L

0 G/L

L. 0,75

Vintage Characteristics

9.000

18°

14% VOL

5-6 years

5.7 G/L

0.5 G/L

L. 0,75

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