Rosso di Montalcino DOC

Rosso di Montalcino is the younger sibling of Brunello — made from the same Sangiovese grapes grown in the hills around Montalcino, but vinified earlier and ready to drink sooner. Less aging time, but more vibrancy in the glass.

Montalcino lies in southern Tuscany at an altitude of around 500 meters. The combination of galestro rock, hot summers, and cool nights gives the Sangiovese Grosso—called Brunello here—its characteristic tension between ripeness and acidity. The Rosso DOC can be released after one year, which makes it more approachable without sacrificing the typical character of the appellation.

In the glass, it displays a deep ruby ​​red color. The nose opens with aromas of sour cherry, pomegranate, and a hint of dried violet, along with a subtle touch of leather and verbena. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with lively acidity, firm but not harsh tannins, and a finish with a spicy tobacco note.

Serving temperature: 16–18 °C. Drinking window: now until 2027.
Goes well with: Bistecca alla Fiorentina, wild boar salami, pasta al ragù or a mature Pecorino cheese.