Monteraponi - Rosso Baron Ugo 2013 (750ml)
Price: $125.99
| Producer | Monteraponi |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Varietal | Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2013 |
| Sku | 53917 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Monteraponi Description
Monteraponi is more than just a winery, it’s an ancient medieval village just outside of the heart of Radda, built around three towers dating back to the 10th century. The entire property extends over an area of two hundred hectares set in a natural amphitheater, which is exposed to the south and sheltered from the north winds. Of those two hundred hectares only twelve are planted to vineyards. Another eight hectares are olive trees and the remaining land is covered with towering, ancient oak and chestnut trees. If that sounds like paradise, it’s because it is.
90% Sangiovese, 7% Canaiolo, 3% Colorino. Baron' Ugo is on average a 40 year old vineyard planted in a marl and limestone/clay based soil. Fermentation takes place in cement tanks, followed by a maceration of around 45 days. The wine is aged in 3,000 liter oak barrels for 36 months, and is bottled without being fined or filtered.
The first vintage of Baron'Ugo was 2006 but the vineyard's history as a single vineyard bottling goes back to 1974. From 2006 to 2011 the wine was a Chianti Classico Riserva. In the 2012, which has been very particular vintage, the color was very light and alcohol was only 12.5%. As a result, the consortium did not grant it Chinati Classic Riserva status. Since then Michele has labeled it an IGT Toscano Rosso and not applied for a higher designation. The winemaking has stayed the same since the first vintage with the only change being since the 2012 it has been bottled in a Burgundy shaped bottle.
Wine Advocate: 93+ Points
The 2013 Baron'Ugo is 99% Sangiovese with just a speck of Colorino and Canaiolo for good measure. Fruit is sourced from vineyards located some 560 meters above sea level. The firmness of the fruit plus its bursting acidity is very evident. This is a fantastic vintage with great potential for future aging. The finish offers elegance and grace with linear structure and direct appeal. There's a pretty note of moist earth or savory cigar on the finish that adds a momentary interlude of softness.
Vinous: 91 Points
The 2013 Baron'Ugo, Monteraponi's Sangiovese-based blend with dollops of Canaiolo and Colorino, presents a super-classic profile of sweet red cherry, tobacco, dried leaves, mint and earthiness. Medium in body, with good brightness, the 2013 will drink well for at least a handful of years.
