2023 J. G. Benda Rosso di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy 1.5L magnum Caleb Leisure Wines Sandstone and Quartz

Sandstone and Quartz

The boundaries of this vineyard were extended in 1976 to take advantage of its popularity in the market

Notes: Bright red cherry fruit with some tropical notes

• Sourced from Drum Canyon Vineyard & selections from the Tyler Vineyard-Designate program in the Sta

2023 J. G. Benda Rosso di Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy 1.5L magnum Caleb Leisure Wines Sandstone and Quartz2023 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.