Marino and Luisa Colleoni own Podere Sante Marie in Montalcino, the source of some of the most soulful and evocative wines we have come across in the region. They founded their small property in 1989, just outside the town of Montalcino on the crest of a hill overlooking the northern reaches of the appellation. After discovering an abandoned vineyard on the estate, Marino cleared the land and had a small plot registered to produce Brunello. Their soils are composed of hard volcanic marl littered with ancient seashells, and they are extremely well suited for producing elegant and fine Sangiovese, the only grape they grow.
From the first vintage (’00), the Colleonis embraced organic agriculture and set out to farm their land as naturally as possible. Marino is confident that his plot yields top notch fruit without the need for any wizardry or technical gimmicks, relying instead on careful selection and miniscule yields. He is equally hands-off in the winery, preferring whole cluster ferments and long macerations for his wines followed by large, used botti elevage.
Each year Marino's exacting methods result in the production of just a few hundred cases of wine, very few of which ever make it to the states. Today, we are delighted to offer Colleoni's 2016 Rosso di Montalcino, a captivating, natural wine from this stellar vintage. Sourced from their declassified Brunello plot, his Rosso spends 18 months in Slavonian oak botti of varying sizes. 2016 is the most exciting Tuscan harvest we have encountered with a long, moderate growing season uninterrupted by damaging hail, heat, or rain. Colleoni's wines have few peers in Montalcino where true garagiste producers are few and far between; tasting Marino's wines often makes us think of Giovanni Canonica in Barolo in the way they proudly and so clearly have nothing to hide. Their extreme dedication to their land and culture is awe-inspiring. The comparison certainly is not perfect, but the resemblance is uncanny despite their notable differences. Marino’s wines are delicious, unique, and so special. We are so excited to offer the 2016 Rosso di Montalcino to you today. We purchased all that we could, so please grab what you can while supplies last. We are offering a 10% discount on purchases of 6 bottles or more of Colleoni's 2016 Rosso di Montalcino now through midnight, Wednesday 5/26. Add 6 bottles to your cart and the discount will automatically apply. These wines are offered on a first come, first served basis. Follow the links below to purchase directly from our site or call/email us if you need assistance.
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