Characterised by wormwood, roots and turmeric, backed by balsamic notes, chamomile and fine tincture.
Palate
Uncompromisingly dry, grippingly bitter and free from superficial sweetness; complex, polished and full of stimulating astringency.
Character
A serious, medicinally inclined nectar of enormous complexity and intellectual appeal for connoisseurs.
Pairing
Perfect as a stimulating aperitif served neat over ice, as a refined ingredient in classic cocktails such as the Negroni, or paired with dark chocolate with a high cocoa content.
Notes
Crafted from organically grown Sangiovese from Montalcino’s first certified organic estate; refined with 16 botanical infusions, barley distillate and fine acacia honey.
Tasting note
Colour & Appearance
A clear ruby red with a charming, rusty rim.
Nose
On the nose, the Sangiovese base only reveals itself at second glance, overlaid by a true wave of ethereal aromas. It offers scents of classic wormwood, earthy roots and turmeric, underpinned by balsamic notes, chamomile and dried herbs. An almost medicinal, deeply captivating opening.
Palate
On the palate, this nectar is uncompromisingly dry. No distracting sweetness intervenes; instead, the focus is firmly on full-bodied extract and an unyielding, immaculate bitterness. Wormwood, stinging nettle and yarrow form the uncompromising backbone, which is lifted by the cool freshness of mint and lemon verbena. The richness of mace and the subtle mildness of acacia honey lend aromatic warmth to the palate.
Terroir & Origin
Podere Salicutti, today run by Sabine and Felix Eichbauer, is the first certified organic estate in Montalcino. The vines providing the foundation grow on 60 to 80 million-year-old, calcareous marlstone (marne) and originate from soils that have never come into contact with synthetic sprays. The Mediterranean climate, influenced by the Tyrrhenian Sea just 35 kilometres away, grants the vines ideal ripeness.
Grape Variety & Vinification
The base consists exclusively of 100% Sangiovese. This wine is infused with 16 different herbal and botanical extracts. Fortification is carried out using a high-quality barley spirit, whilst a touch of acacia honey provides the final aromatic balance.
Food Pairings
A phenomenal aperitif, enjoyed neat and lightly chilled for discerning palates. Excellent as a stimulating digestif or as a highly serious, uncompromising ingredient in classic cocktails such as a Negroni or Manhattan.
Key Characteristics
A masterly vermouth of uncompromising style, crafted entirely without the usual sugary sweetness. Certified by Demeter as well as the respekt-BIODYN label.
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