Fornacina

Rosso di Montalcino Sangiovese

9.131 ratings
9.27 pro ratings
Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
Sangiovese
Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Beef, Venison, White Rice, Potato, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Duck, Tomato-Based, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lamb, Turkey, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Alan Featherby

Owner Italian Wine Importers

8.9

An interesting wine for a poor vintage Slightly aggressive in tannins with dark fruit and hints of forest floor and leather Good acidity Slightly on the high side with alcohol Long finish

An interesting wine for a poor vintage Slightly aggressive in tannins with dark fruit and hints of forest floor and leather Good acidity Slightly on the high side with alcohol Long finish

Mar 13th, 2018
michael pandolfo

Awesome. Could use a little aeration Solid core with red berry flavors. Soft tannins that are integrated now. Prefect with food .

Awesome. Could use a little aeration Solid core with red berry flavors. Soft tannins that are integrated now. Prefect with food .

1 person found it helpfulJul 10th, 2016
Denis Roudenko

Очень спело, джемово, ванильно, сладкий грейпфрут, черный чай, чуть копчено, вяленое мясо. Тело полное, вкус насыщенный, зрелый. 16/20 (88/100)

Очень спело, джемово, ванильно, сладкий грейпфрут, черный чай, чуть копчено, вяленое мясо. Тело полное, вкус насыщенный, зрелый. 16/20 (88/100)

1 person found it helpfulFeb 21st, 2014
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.5

Comfort on our return from the holidays in London. Affordable, available, delicious. One of our go-to wines at home. Sunshine, our great locally-owned grocery store in St. Helena, keeps it it stock.

Comfort on our return from the holidays in London. Affordable, available, delicious. One of our go-to wines at home. Sunshine, our great locally-owned grocery store in St. Helena, keeps it it stock.

1 person found it helpfulJan 4th, 2014
Matt

Still delicious as ever. Seems to have calmed down a little bit. Would love to try again with a little more age.

Still delicious as ever. Seems to have calmed down a little bit. Would love to try again with a little more age.

Feb 22nd, 2015
Matt

Blackberries, dark cherries, earth, coffee, dark chocolate and cedar on the nose. Nice acidity and clean. Awesome for the table.

Blackberries, dark cherries, earth, coffee, dark chocolate and cedar on the nose. Nice acidity and clean. Awesome for the table.

Jun 18th, 2014
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.7

The lucky run continues chez Corison Martin. Savory, pretty, delicious. Love Rossos- Brunello with the bright turned up.

The lucky run continues chez Corison Martin. Savory, pretty, delicious. Love Rossos- Brunello with the bright turned up.

Dec 7th, 2013
Cathy Corison

Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery

9.4

Yum. I love Rossos for their brightness. Rich, meaty Brunello-ness too.

Yum. I love Rossos for their brightness. Rich, meaty Brunello-ness too.

Feb 21st, 2013
Mike O'Connor

Amazing after being open for an hour

Amazing after being open for an hour

Dec 22nd, 2018
Jamie Franklin

Deep garnet color and full bodied. Nice red berry fruit with earth and leather notes. Smooth peppery finish with strong tannins. Needs to be allowed to breath after opening and could easily be left to age for a couple of years to allow the tannins to soften and the wine develop.

Deep garnet color and full bodied. Nice red berry fruit with earth and leather notes. Smooth peppery finish with strong tannins. Needs to be allowed to breath after opening and could easily be left to age for a couple of years to allow the tannins to soften and the wine develop.

May 12th, 2017