{"product_id":"de-monaco-holland-rosso-di-todi-2020","title":"De Monaco \u0026 Holland Rosso di Todi 2020","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Land\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThis wine hails from the medieval hilltop town of Collazzone in Umbria, within the Rosso di Todi DOC, just south of Montefalco Sagrantino territory. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe soils are composed of alluvial deposits — sand, gravel, and clay — that provide drainage and minerality, traits which help channel clarity even in riper vintages. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eLorenzo di Monaco farms with precision: he uses algae and orange-extract treatments (among other low-intervention practices) as part of a homeopathic, attentive approach to viticulture. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe 2020 Rosso di Todi is built primarily on Sangiovese—comprised of multiple biotypes—blended with Sagrantino and Malvasia Nera in support. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eFermentation proceeds with native yeasts and a 20-day (or slightly longer) maceration, followed by aging in large 500 L botti for approximately 24 months before release. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIn the glass, the wine shows dark ruby color and aromatic intensity: black cherry, wild plum, violet, and hints of river stone and fennel seed. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eOn the palate, it balances juiciness with structure — ripe blackberry and blueberry flesh is counterweighted by saline mineral lift, subtle tobacco leaf, cocoa, and firm but fine-grained tannins. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe People\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eLorenzo di Monaco is the driving force behind this label (bottled under the “De Monaco \u0026amp; Holland” name as a special Rosso di Todi edition), overseeing all aspects from vine to cellar. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWith just six hectares in his hands, he pursues an artisanal scale, experimenting in the cellar with clay amphorae, large oval casks, and classical neutral botti to preserve purity of fruit and site. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis wine is a statement of his philosophy: not rustic in the extreme, nor overworked, but precise, expressive, and rooted in a sense of place. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWild Mushroom \u0026amp; Porcini Tagliatelle with Fried Sage \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA cozy fall pasta that brings the forest to your table, this Wild Mushroom \u0026amp; Porcini Tagliatelle with Crispy Sage layers earthy mushrooms, browned shallots, and a touch of lemon into a simple yet elegant dish. It’s deeply savory, aromatic, and just rich enough to meet the structure and lift of De Monaco \u0026amp; Holland Rosso di Todi 2020. \u003cem\u003eRecipe on blog.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Down Selections","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47494204653791,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0439\/7436\/1248\/files\/PA142175.jpg?v=1760494480","url":"https:\/\/danverwinemerchant.com\/products\/de-monaco-holland-rosso-di-todi-2020","provider":"Denver Wine Merchant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}