Fonterenza Rosso di Montalcino Alberello 2020

Fonterenza’s Rosso di Montalcino 'Alberello,' which literally means “small tree”, references the head-trained, goblet-style vines that give it life. From a single, out-of-the-way parcel that was regrafted in 2005, the 2015 vintage saw the sisters begin delineating this vineyard into a separate Rosso di Montalcino bottling altogether, noting that the unique vine training system seemed to result in lower yields and greater concentration than their other plots.  In the Fonterenza style, the 2020 Rosso di Montalcino lifts from the glass with a wild bouquet as sour cherry and orange mingle with sweet herbs and exotic spices. This is full of energy yet soft and pliant. Vibrant acidity carries licorice-tinged red fruits. It tapers off long and structured, leaving the mouth watering and aching under its youthful structure. Patience will be required.