🍷Tamburini Il Massiccio Sangiovese 2018 Dry Red Wine is a dry Tuscan red for a proper dinner table: expressive fruit, a generous mouthfeel and enough structure to accompany satisfying food. Its blend of 85% Sangiovese and 15% Merlot keeps Tuscany’s signature grape at the centre, with a smaller Merlot component completing the wine. This Toscana IGT comes in a 750ml bottle at 14.5% alcohol, making it a thoughtful choice for sharing over a leisurely meal.
🍒 A ruby colour introduces aromas of red woodland fruit, with cherry and plum joined by delicate violet and mint nuances. The palate brings juicy fruit, substantial tannins and refreshing acidity, finishing with a savoury hint of spice. If you enjoy reds that offer both fruit and a clear sense of structure, Il Massiccio gives you an engaging combination to explore with food rather than simply sip in isolation.
🕰️ Fermentation takes place in steel tanks with controlled temperature. The wine then matures for a year in concrete vessels, followed by at least six months of bottle refinement. This approach gives it time to come together before release, allowing the fruit and tannic character to remain central to the experience. For this 2018 vintage, Falstaff awarded 91 points in its 2023 tasting. ⭐
🍝 Serve Tamburini Il Massiccio Sangiovese 2018 Dry Red Wine at about 18°C alongside pasta with a rich ragù, a platter of cured meats and cheese, or your favourite Tuscan-inspired dinner. Grilled meat is another pairing worth trying when you want a substantial main course. Open the bottle as you prepare the meal, pour into roomy red wine glasses and let the aromas develop at their own pace. 🎁 For a Sangiovese enthusiast or someone who appreciates Italian reds with dinner, this is an inviting bottle to bring to the table.
📌 Key Details
- 🏭 Producer: Agricola Tamburini
- 🌍 Origin: Tuscany, Italy • Toscana IGT
- 📅 Vintage: 2018
- 🍇 Grapes: 85% Sangiovese, 15% Merlot
- 🍷 Style & colour: Dry red • ruby
- 🍾 Volume: 750ml
- ⚗️ Alcohol: 14.5% ABV
- 👃 Aroma: Red woodland fruit, cherry, plum, violet, mint
- 👅 Taste: Juicy fruit, rich tannins, refreshing acidity, spicy finish
- 🕰️ Maturation: 12 months in concrete + minimum 6 months in bottle
- 🔒 Closure: Cork • contains sulphites
- 🌡️ Serving: 18°C
- 🍽️ Best with: Ragù pasta, cured meats, cheese; try grilled meats
- ⭐ Recognition: Falstaff 91 points • 2023 tasting of the 2018 vintage
