Red

Banditella

Col d'Orcia

Rosso di Montalcino · Italy

Fact sheet

Type
Red
Grape
Sangiovese
Country
Italy
Region
Rosso di Montalcino
Appellation
Rosso di Montalcino
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

roasted meats · pasta with tomato sauce · aged cheeses · dishes with mushrooms

Rated vintages

  • 201387 pts

    Aromas of French oak, espresso and coconut lead the nose and follow through to the robust palate along with dried sour cherry, orange peel and clove. Tightly knit grainy tannins leave a somewhat astringent finish.

  • 201087 pts

    Coconut, subtle oak, vanilla and mocha sensations take center stage on this full-bodied wine. The palate delivers plum cake, espresso, toast and licorice but it's short on fruit richness. Drink now through 2015.