Made with 100% organic Sangiovese, this wine is born in a cool growing site at 260 to 370 meters in elevation with southwest exposures. The 2018 Sangioveto (with only 4,000 bottles released) represents a refined expression from this special part of the appellation and a very true interpretation of the Tuscan grape. In keeping with the house philosophy, the wine delivers varietal tones of wild cherry, blue violet and earthy forest floor. Sangiovese has been called "Sangioveto" in the past and also "San Zoveto." The alcohol content in this vintage is high at 15%.

Coltibuono’s vineyards are in southern Gaiole, in an area called the Monti. Winemaker and owner Roberto Stucchi reports that here August 2018 saw more rainfall than the infamously wet 2014 vintage - the warm, dry winds of September helped turn the tide. Pale ruby in hue but vibrantly scented, this displays a floral perfume of rose, violet and yellow broom, mingling with raspberry. Very appetising and fresh, it has an overall lightness of structure, with fine, elegant, powdery tannins and acidity which is expansive rather than piercing. Despite a feeling of weightlessness, it is a lovely, persistent wine.