Rocca di Montegrossi Geremia Toscana Rosso IGT

Rocca di Montegrossi Geremia Toscana Rosso IGT

A real super tuscan with noble roots

The Geremia Toscana Rosso IGT is a true super tuscan in the family of Montegrossi wines. And family is particularly important in the context of this wine: Geremia was the founder of the Ricasoli noble family, of which the owner of Rocca di Montegrossi, Marco Ricasoli-Firidolfi, also comes from. These special drops are pressed exclusively from international grape varieties: it usually consists of two thirds Merlot and one third Cabernet Sauvignon - depending on the vintage in a slightly different ratio. And Marco Ricasoli-Firidolfi thus provides clear proof that in the heart of Chianti Classico - after all in the oldest wine-growing region in the world - even foreign varieties feel much at home and wines of the highest quality can be produced. Of course, always with a focus to express the special terroir of Monti in Chianti. After careful manual harvesting, the grapes are fermented in steel and cement tanks for about twenty days at a controlled temperature of about 26 degrees. This is followed by 28 months of ageing in new and used Allier oak barrels and tuns, and at least another 18 months of bottle ageing. After opening a bottle, the aromas that meet the nose and palate are intense. Dark berries, spice, mineral wine with Bordeaux structure and Tuscany aroma. From this super tuscan are fillet around 15,000 bottles per year - also in magnum and double magnum format. A must for all lovers of Italian red wines!

Between Florence and Siena: a winery with history

Monti in Chianti is certainly one of the very special places for wine-growing in Chianti Classico, the appellation between Florence and Siena in the middle of Tuscany. Here you can find numerous proofs of a millenium-old history and still today numerous renowned wineries in the immediate proximity. This also includes the Rocca di Montegrossi winery, which is certified organic. The owner of the estate, Marco Ricasoli-Firidolfi, is a descendant of the Ricasoli noble family, the family that invented the "recipe" for Chianti Classico and thus had a decisive influence on the history of viticulture in Tuscany. Today the family is still based in the Castello di Brolio in Gaiole in Chianti - in the immediate proximity of Rocca di Montegrossi. This fact alone makes Marco very closely linked to its land, the Rocca di Montegrossi winery.

Monti in Chianti: the best place for red wine in Tuscany

The close bond between Marco and its 100 hectares of land is exemplified by the name of the super tuscan in his range: Geremia - the name of the wine - was the first of the Ricasoli family to settle in Chianti. 20 hectares are planted with vineyards at Rocca di Montegrossi. The vineyards are on a hilly land with a south-eastern exposition at an altitude of between 340 and 510 metres above sea level. Sangiovese, the leading variety of Chianti Classico, is cultivated on an area of 13 hectares. But also the autochthonous grape varieties Canaiolo, Colorino, Pugnitello and Malvasia Bianco di Toscana can be found here. The international grape varieties Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon occupy only a small part of the vineyards. The winery has been officially certified as an organic estate since 2010. Sustainability is also a major issue: rainwater is used as process water and solar panels generate electricity for the company’s own needs.

A colourful range of wines: from ruby red to amber to flamingo-pink

The Chianti Classico certainly plays the leading role in the Rocca di Montegrossi range. The Vigneto San Marcellino Chianti Classico Gran Selezione expresses the elegance and complexity of old vines. International is the Geremia, a super tuscan blended from Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Nevertheless, it expresses wonderfully the diversity of the Monti terroir in Chianti. Not to forget: the fruity fresh Rosato, companion through mild summer days and nights. The flagship of Rocca di Montegrossi, however, is the delicious Vin Santo, in an outstanding quality that is rarely found. No wonder that the production process of this treasure extends over more than six years.