Rosso di Montalcino Sangiovese

Nose is more interesting than the palate. Simple and straightforward.

Here’s a bright and lovely Rosso di Montalcino wine; a more youthful expression when compared to the prestigious Brunello di Montalcino wine from the same subregion.  🍷 Since 1983 Rosso di Montalcino has had its own DOC designation within the Tuscan region of Italy. 🇮🇹

This wine is comprised of 100% Sangiovese (as required) and is made from the same vines as those designated for this estate’s Brunello wines.  🍇 It seems the primary factor that separates this wine from being a Brunello is the duration of aging prior to release. ⏰

To be called Brunello the wine requires a minimum 5 years aging before release, two of which must be spent in oak.  🪵 By contrast, a Rosso is only required to undergo a minimum of 12 months aging, with or without oak. This particular Rosso spent 12 months in barriques (small oak vessels) prior to release. 👍

It is medium ruby in color. It’s clear with moderate tearing.  👁 This wine offers primary notes of fresh raspberry, sour cherry, cranberry, also black licorice, peppercorn, anise, leather, wet leaves 🍃 and dried mint, also secondary notes of clove, nutmeg, and vanilla. It’s balanced and a great complement and bright, fruit contrast to the rich and savory wild mushroom risotto. 🍄

Agostina Pieri, Rosso di Montalcino DOC, Vintage 2018, ABV 14.5%.👏👏👏👏

赤いチェリー、瑞々しさ、鮮やかさ。
黒いカシス、チョコの程よい濃さが混在している感じ。
塩っぽい感じにハーブっぽさもあって、濃さだけに頼らないバランスの良さが好印象。

L20066. The aroma is closed and contained, the body is static and solid. Modern and impersonal.

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