Red
Leopoldo Franceschi
Rosso di Montalcino · Italy
Fact sheet
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Sangiovese
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Rosso di Montalcino
- Appellation
- Rosso di Montalcino
- Body
- medium
- Acidity
- high
- Tannin
- high
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
roasted meats · game dishes · aged cheeses · pasta with meat sauce · cured meats
Rated vintages
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201487 pts
Aromas of red berry, chopped herb, moist underbrush and new leather lead the way. The firm palate is less inviting than the nose, offering dried cherry, roasted coffee bean and grilled sage set against bracing grainy tannins that leave a somewhat raspy finish.
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201286 pts
This robust, simple Rosso delivers coconut, plum, raisin and vanilla aromas. The palate rests heavily on its oak, displaying espresso, toast, licorice and baking spices but not a lot of fruit richness. You'll also detect the evident alcohol sensations. It's warm and forward so d…