2021 De Fermo Vino Rosso 'Concrete'

100% biodynamic Montepulciano from across all four of De Fermo’s Montepulciano parcels where vines are about 25 years old; the fruit is hand-harvested later than that for Le Cince rosato and earlier than for the aged Prologo red. The bunches are destemmed, crushed and macerated for only 4-5 days, with the goal of a younger-drinking version of this very tannic grape. Fermentation is spontaneous with indigenous yeasts and no temperature control. The wine is aged in concrete tanks–hence the very literal name–for up to a year and bottled without fining or filtering; sulfur is used judiciously during racking but never at bottling.

92 points, Antonio Galloni's Vinous. "Orange oils, cranberries, sage and hints of smoke waft up from the 2020 Rosso Concrete. It rushes the palate with masses of mineral-tinged, cherry-berry fruits, motivated by zesty acids that create an almost-crunchy feel toward the close. Inner violet and lavender tones resonate throughout the long yet only lightly structured finale, along with a twang of sour citrus that seals the deal. There's so much energy here, yet I suggest serving it at cellar temp for the best result. Part of the unique and exotic character of the Concrete Rosso comes from the process of using whole berries, which are destemmed but not crushed, then fermented for four days prior to pressing."