2023 J. G. Benda Rosso di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy 1.5L magnum Caleb Leisure Wines zesty minerality from the marl

zesty minerality from the marl soils

Returning to Japan in 2007 she found the ideal future site of her vineyard in an idyllic spot in Yamanashi

Les Tailles is a one hectare lieu-dit with rich

tart pomegranate flavor

Top soil is shallow and is on a steep hill that forces the roots to dig deep

2023 J. G. Benda Rosso di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy 1.5L magnum Caleb Leisure Wines zesty minerality from the marl2023 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.