Vino Rosso di Cupano NV 6th Edition Rooster

Tasting Note

This is beautiful. It's got some of that scent and flavour of Cupano that I fell in love with when I first tasted their wine in 2005. This 6th edition is a blend made entirely of vintages made by Andrea Polidoro, who worked for a decade with Lionel Cousin, who died in 2020. It's entirely a blend of grapes from Cupano, from Brunello di Montalcino vintages 2020 and 2021, Brunello di Montalcino and Rosso di Montalcino 2022, and a touch of Ombrone 2021.  Expect earthy notes with a complex palate that evolves with air, showcasing the essence of Cupano.

Producer

Each year, when they come to bottling the next Brunello vintage release, they taste each barrel to decide on which ones will make the final blend. Some barrels do not feel ready at the time, but might be excellent, so they get left aside.  And as some point when the barrels start to taste really good they blend them into this wonderful Vino Rosso di Cupano.  Andrea Polidoro is the winemaker, who was mentored by the late, Lionel Cousin, the original winemaker at Cupano, who along with his wife, Ornella, planted the vines.   

Vino Rosso di Cupano NV 6th Edition Rooster - Hay Wines