📜 Rosso di Montalcino
The younger "little brother" of Brunello, a red wine from Montalcino Sangiovese.
Rosso di Montalcino is a red wine from Sangiovese made around the small town of Montalcino in Tuscany. It is called the "little brother" of Brunello di Montalcino. Both wines are made from the same grape on the same land, but Rosso matures faster and costs less.
The rules for Rosso are looser: ageing is shorter, so the wine can be sold earlier, within a year or two of harvest. Its taste is fresh and fruity, with cherry, plum and light spice. Tannins are softer than in Brunello, so it can be drunk young. Rosso often uses grapes from younger vines or sites.
Rosso di Montalcino is a protected designation of origin (PDO). For many estates it is a way to show the style of Montalcino without a long wait. The wine suits pasta, grilled meat and hard cheeses. For anyone wishing to get to know Montalcino, Rosso is a convenient first step.
How it connects to Wine
📜 Rosso di Montalcino ← main grape of ← 🍇 Sangiovese → kind of → 🍇 Grape varieties → kind of → 🍷 Wine
Links
- Where it is
- 📍 Montalcino
- Main grapes
- 🍇 Sangiovese
- Wines
- 🍷 Red wine, 🍷 Still wine
Frequently asked questions
What is Rosso di Montalcino?
A red wine from Sangiovese from Montalcino, the "little brother" of Brunello.
How does Rosso differ from Brunello?
Rosso is aged less, so it is softer, fresher and cheaper.
What is Rosso di Montalcino served with?
Pasta, grilled meat and hard cheeses.
Similar
📜 Brunello di Montalcino · 📜 Montecucco Sangiovese · 📜 Morellino di Scansano · 📜 Rosso di Montepulciano · 📜 Chianti Classico · 📜 Terre di Pisa
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