Rosso Di Montalcino, Patrizia Cencioni 2020 vs Santenay Rouge, Domaine Benoit Girardin 2022
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £31.90 | £31.90 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Patrizia Cencioni | Domaine Benoit Girardin |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Sangiovese | Pinot Noir |
| Region | — | Burgundy |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
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Rosso Di Montalcino, Patrizia Cencioni 2020
This exceptional family-run winery, led by a talented team of female winemakers, traces its origins back to 1989 when the estate's driving force, Patrizia, set her sights on producing Brunello. What was once a neglected property has transformed into a vibrant winery filled with life and passion. Amidst olive groves, the estate's Sangiovese vines are dedicated to crafting Brunello di Montalcino. With a commitment to the highest quality, all vineyards are focused on Brunello production, though they also produce a hidden gem—a Rosso that serves as a "baby Brunello" for earlier enjoyment. The vineyards, located in the southeast at a high altitude, thrive in soil composed of volcanic rock and compacted clay (Galestro). The grapes are hand-harvested and fermented using indigenous yeasts, ensuring the wine’s authenticity and character.
Santenay Rouge, Domaine Benoit Girardin 2022
"From 1 ha of vines. At the beginning of my wine career I came across a 1999 village Santenay (from Lequin-Colin) and encouraged everyone to buy as much as they could, whether as a party wine if they normally bought higher level Burgundies, or as a great opener if they were starting to exploring the region. Nearly a quarter of a century later I’ve found another that fits the bill! The nose offers bright red cherries, strawberry compote, baking spices, cacao nibs, violets, and touch of fresh cut pine. The palate is sappy, silky, rounded and supple with red plums and blood orange, cedary, spicy textured tannins, and a lightly salted anise finish. Pretty and notably high-toned for Santenay." Tom Harrow, Head Wine Guru Benoît Girardin is one of the most exciting new names to hit our list and already turning heads in France. The Girardin family boasts 13 generations of winemaking, and after years under his father Yves’ acclaimed domaine, Benoît launched his own label in 2020 with 8 hectares of prime vineyards across top Burgundy sites, including Chassagne-Montrachet, Meursault and Pommard. On paper, the winemaking is classic and restrained - but in the glass, the wines are electric. They’re refined, silky and far more sophisticated than you’d expect at this stage of the domaine’s journey. This is the moment to get these wines in the cellar while pricing and availability are still friendly; they won’t stay under the radar for long.
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