Rubio
Toscana IGT
Sangiovese, Montalcino’s most important grape variety, is fermented and aged exclusively in stainless steel tanks, giving life to a wine with great freshness and versatility. Deep ruby red in colour, Rubio is modern and elegant and conveys the lively fragrances and colours of an untouched natural environment.
Climate trend
Following a mild and notably dry winter, the vines awoke earlier than usual, with budding beginning ahead of the seasonal norm.
This early start, however, was soon challenged by a sudden return of colder temperatures in the spring. Unseasonal weather conditions, including unexpected snowfall in April, caused a temporary slowdown in vegetative growth. Fortunately, the vines demonstrated remarkable resilience. As temperatures stabilized, growth resumed rapidly, culminating in a particularly vigorous and healthy flowering phase. The summer that followed was characterized by intense heat and a prolonged absence of rainfall. These dry conditions encouraged the vines to regulate their development with
balance and restraint, avoiding excesses and showing no signs of water stress or fatigue. This self-regulated pace of maturation ultimately contributed to the composure and balance of the fruit. By the time of harvest—carried out on September 24th and 25th for this particular wine—the grapes stood out for their impressive concentration, aromatic precision, and natural finesse. In the cellar, a gentle but extended maceration process lasting over a month was employed, extracting structure and depth without compromising elegance. As a result, the 2020 vintage reveals itself as one of great character and complexity, holding considerable promise for graceful evolution over time.
Vintage rating
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Grape varieties
100% Sangiovese
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Vineyard
San Polo
Harvest
Grapes are hand harvested in small 17 kg crates during the second half of September
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Size
750
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Vinification
After careful selection of the bunches, soft pressing of the grapes. Cryomaceration prior to fermentation
Ageing
10 months in stainless steel tanks, 4 months in bottle
Fermentation
In truncated conical and refrigerated stainless steel tanks
Malolactic fermentation
In stainless steel tanks
