Freddy R. Troya

9.0

La Gerla – 2017
Rosso di Montalcino DOC, Tuscany – Italy 🇮🇹

Overview
Made from 100% Sangiovese, the same noble grape as Brunello but vinified for earlier drinking. La Gerla is well-regarded for crafting classic Montalcino wines, and this Rosso shows impressive development for its category.

Aromas & Flavors
Bright red cherry, cranberry, and a whisper of dried herbs. Some oxidative notes peek through, yet they don’t overshadow the elegance.

Mouthfeel
Smooth, approachable, and medium-bodied with soft tannins and a graceful balance.

Food Pairing
Pairs beautifully with tomato-based pastas, roasted pork, or aged Pecorino.

Verdict
An enjoyable surprise for a Rosso di Montalcino at this age. Still approachable, balanced, and worth savoring. Cheers! — 17 days ago

Christopher Severo

9.3

Wine tells a story, it’s unique and fascinating. You end fulfilled and perplexed at the experience — 7 years ago

John Jansma

9.0

Wow, 100% Sangio. Extremely drinkable right now: Dried berries and herbs, long finish — 11 years ago

Jody Scharf

9.2

Cherry, really nice...great value as well. — 7 months ago

Jeff Laczek

10

Perfect Pour. Excellent — 6 years ago

Pooneet K

9.0

Quite nice but not at the level of the La Gerla. Still, balanced with good earth and a bit of meaty funk on the finish. Good acid. Excellent pairing with a leg of lamb. — 10 years ago

Marty Winters

9.1

Birthyear wine on someone else's birthday. Thanks to Taylor parsons at Mozza in LA — 13 years ago

Rob N

9.3

Great Brunello at Sinatra in Vegas. Bright, high acid without a ton of fruit…nice secondary characteristics. — 7 months ago

Michael Phillips

8.9

Nice medium body great with veal chop with mushroom sauce — 6 years ago

David Kline

9.2

Heavy petrol-anise nose, focused, grape that descends with fire into a mint, anise, and steely spearmint gum and lingers til the ancestors come home!!! Delicious! #grappaglass #grappa #brunello — 10 years ago

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