Sassoalloro Oro
サッソアッローロ・オーロ
Castello di Montepò
Sangiovese Grosso (BBS11 clone)
About this wine
A small-production, single-vineyard expression created in 2021 to mark the 30th anniversary (1991-2021) of Sassoalloro, made in collaboration with renowned winemaker Donato Lanati. Sourced entirely from the 6-hectare 'Aia di Clemente' plot — a steep, low-yielding, highly stressed vineyard of vines over 15 years old with excellent sun exposure — and produced only in Sangiovese Grosso BBS11. Aged 16 months between large 28.5hl Slavonian oak casks and 225-liter barriques, it shows silky tannins with aromas of violet, red fruit and woody spice.
A step up from Sassoalloro for those ready to explore the estate's single-vineyard, limited-production wines.
Sommelier's Note
"A 30th-anniversary tribute that shows what the 'Aia di Clemente' plot alone can do — more perfume, more silk, same DNA as Sassoalloro."
Food Pairings
A refined, structured Sangiovese suited to roasted or braised red meat, aged pecorino, and richer game preparations.
When to drink it
Special dinners, celebratory occasions, gifting
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Sangiovese Grosso (BBS11 clone)
- Style
- Red
- Price Range
- $35-80 (international retail; JPY estimate ¥6,000-12,000 — reference conversion, not confirmed Japan-market pricing)
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Sangiovese Grosso (BBS11 clone) from the single 6-hectare 'Aia di Clemente' vineyard, vines over 15 years old, steep south-facing slope, low yields. Aged 16 months, split between 28.5hl Slavonian oak casks and 225-liter French barriques. Created in collaboration with consulting winemaker Donato Lanati; limited annual production.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sassoalloro Oro?
- A limited single-vineyard edition of Sassoalloro, created in 2021 for the wine's 30th anniversary in collaboration with winemaker Donato Lanati.
- How is Sassoalloro Oro different from regular Sassoalloro?
- It comes exclusively from the 6-hectare 'Aia di Clemente' vineyard and ages longer — 16 months across large Slavonian oak casks and smaller barriques — giving it more perfume and silkier tannins.
- What does Sassoalloro Oro taste like?
- Violet and red fruit aromas with woody spice notes and silky, well-integrated tannins.
- Is Sassoalloro Oro produced every year?
- It is a small-production wine tied to select vintages rather than a standard annual release, so availability varies by year.
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