Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
Rosy, floral, waxy and spicy, the 2017 Rosso di Montalcino impresses most for its savory, almost-savage character and depth of fruit. This is a textural showboat of a wine, silky-smooth yet salty, and with a bump of juicy acidity that brings it all to life. Sweet tannins saturate the palate, unexpectedly so, yet with enough residual fruits and florals to promise a steady evolution. That’s not to say that the 2017 isn’t already enjoyable today; in fact, it’s in a very happy place. (Eric Guido, Vinous, January 2022)
Rosy, floral, waxy and spicy, the 2017 Rosso di Montalcino impresses most for its savory, almost-savage character and depth of fruit. This is a textural showboat of a wine, silky-smooth yet salty, and with a bump of juicy acidity that brings it all to life. Sweet tannins saturate the palate, unexpectedly so, yet with enough residual fruits and florals to promise a steady evolution. That’s not to say that the 2017 isn’t already enjoyable today; in fact, it’s in a very happy place. (Eric Guido, Vinous, January 2022)
