2019 is the second vintage of Riserva Montebuoni; 95% Sangiovese, 5% Merlot; alcohol: 13.5%; vineyard purchased and replanted 1997, on slope of hill parallel to Bellavista vineyard; harvested between September 5 & October 10; varieties vinified separately using only indigenous yeasts; 24 days cuvaison with manual pumpovers; blended after malolactic fermentations; aged 12 months in fine-grained oak barriques; bottled Spring 2021.