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
The 2019 vintage turned out to be a patchy and inconsistent year from beginning to end, starting with early growth and ending with a late harvest. Due to an unusual winter that was harsh at the beginning and mild towards the end, budding was quite early, while the initial vegetative growth was slow due to the soil’s scarce water reserves. In the month of May, abundant rainfall and below-average temperatures slowed down growth, cancelling out the initial vegetative advance, and thereby accumulating a delay of about 2 weeks compared with the average season. The beginning of June coincided with the beginning of summer, with clear weather and high temperatures continuing each day until August which was marked by cooler temperatures and some rain that was useful for replenishing the land’s water reserves. This uneven trend continued until the harvest, which turned out to be one of the latest in recent years.
Vintage rating
-
Grape varieties
100% Sangiovese
-
Vineyard
Vineyard Nuova and vineyard Selva
Harvest
Grapes are harvested by hand in small 17 kg crates during the second half of September
-
Size
750
-
Vinification
After careful selection of the bunches, soft pressing of the grapes and cryomaceration prior to fermentation
Ageing
10 months in stainless steel tanks, 4 months in bottle
Fermentation
In tapered refrigerated stainless steel tanks
Malolactic fermentation
In stainless steel tanks
Awards
The Tasting Panel
Located in Montalcino, the winery is owned by Marilisa Allegrini and her daughters Carlotta and Caterina. This certified organic Super Tuscan is a blend of Sangiovese, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. It possesses taut acidity with a run of red cherry and plucky pomegranate. Juicy, light-hearted, and easy drinking, with a touch of sandalwood and minerality on the finish.” – Meridith May
Decanter World Wine Awards
Spicy and perfumed nose with plenty of cherry, tomato and even strawberry. Some well-judged oak adds a backdrop of layered spice on the palate.