2023 J. G. Benda Rosso di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy 1.5L magnum Keltis These small vineyards are all

These small vineyards are all grown among the Redwood trees

and only 2g/hl of So2 was added prior bottling

and another of 65-70 years on the local forests edge

mineral-rich setting that shapes the wine from the ground up

75% Grenache

2023 J. G. Benda Rosso di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy 1.5L magnum Keltis These small vineyards are all2023 was a very challenging vintage. The combination of a long, wet, cool spring and a hot, dry summer lead to a huge peronospora problem. The disease pressure was intense and Benda lost almost 40% of their production. As a result, John decided not to produce an IGT Pietrafocaia in 2023. The wine that remained was either blended into the Rosso or Brunello, or was sold in bulk. As you might expect, the resulting Rosso he is offering us is spectacular.