2021 Rosso di Montalcino

Winemaker Federico Buffi took me through a large portion of their vineyards, all located east and southeast of the Montosoli Hill. In recent years, the family has begun slowly replanting some of their oldest vines to maintain health in the vineyards and ensure a bright future for the winery. All of the family’s portfolio is made from Montosoli, with parcels that are contiguous and planted high in calcium carbonate soils. A large collection of marine fossils regularly found throughout the vineyard is located in the winery. The combination of Baricci’s northern location, soils, ventilating winds and traditional winemaking yields wines that are a model of purity and refinement, with a stern mineral core and lifting acidity. From the Rosso to the Riserva, this is one of the absolute top portfolios in all of Montalcino.