Red
Rosso di Montalcino
Rosso di Montalcino · Italy
Fact sheet
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Sangiovese Grosso
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Rosso di Montalcino
- Appellation
- Rosso di Montalcino
- Body
- medium
- Acidity
- high
- Tannin
- high
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
red meats · pasta with meat sauce · game meats · aged cheeses
Rated vintages
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201486 pts
This opens with aromas of wild cherry, violet and an earthy whiff of truffle. The aromas carry over to the palate along with a hint of clove, sage and a gamey note. Racy acidity and close-grained tannins leave a somewhat gravelly, drying finish.
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201287 pts
Aromas recall floral air freshener, ripe black berries, spice and menthol. The palate offers sweet blackberry extract accented with notes of grilled herbs and mocha alongside raspy tannins.
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201087 pts
The nose of this succulent Rosso opens with red berry, candied cherry and blackberry tar. Its firm tannins give the wine a textured, almost gritty, mouthfeel.