Lombrone Sangiovese Riserva

Castello Colle Massari sits on the rolling hills of Montecucco, a subregion of southern Tuscany where clay-limestone soils and elevation between 300–500 meters create conditions that favor Sangiovese's acidity and tannin structure. The vineyard aspect—predominantly south and southwest-facing—ensures consistent ripeness without excessive heat stress.

The Lombrone Riserva designation requires minimum 24 months aging; this expression spends 24 months in French oak barrels (mix of new and neutral wood), followed by 12 months in bottle before release. The extended oak contact and riserva aging protocol build the wine's textural depth and allow primary fruit to integrate with wood-derived structure.

Sangiovese from Montecucco's clay-dominant terroir typically expresses darker cherry and plum character alongside mineral tension—a profile distinct from the softer, more fruit-forward expressions of warmer Tuscan zones. This Riserva's extended aging window (2024 vintage drinking optimally 2026–2035) allows secondary development while maintaining the varietal's characteristic acidity.