2016 Sesti (Castello di Argiano) Rosso di Montalcino

2016 Sesti (Castello di Argiano) Rosso di Montalcino

The Sesti grounds, perched atop a hillside before a mesmerizing panorama of rolling hills punctuated by towering Monte Amiata, are a special place. There is something magical in the air. Perhaps it’s the constant fresh breeze that blows from the Mediterranean, channeled through a network of valleys from which it picks up intoxicating aromas of wildflowers and herbs. This air is famous, historically, for its cleansing properties; the inherent purity of these wines is only natural, considering the vines breathe it in day and night. Great terroir is certainly crucial, but capturing it in bottle is no easy feat. Thanks to their wholesome approach to viticulture, with a focus on sustainability and reliance upon lunar and planetary cycles, as well as their low-intervention, traditionalist winemaking, Giuseppe Sesti and his daughter, Elisa, are able to craft Sangioveses of a rare elegance.