The 2018 Rosso di Montalcino captivates with its wild floral perfumes, balsam herbal tones and vivid black cherry fruit. This is pure and lifted, but almost fleeting in feel, revealing its saline minerals up front before giving way to notes of young strawberry and inner rose. Only a hint of fine tannin remains, as a pleasant flourish of inner sweetness tapers off to nuances of pomegranate. The 2018 is ready to please today, and probably has another three to possibly five years of pleasurable drinking in front of it. (Eric Guido, Vinous, October 2022)
The 2018 Rosso di Montalcino captivates with its wild floral perfumes, balsam herbal tones and vivid black cherry fruit. This is pure and lifted, but almost fleeting in feel, revealing its saline minerals up front before giving way to notes of young strawberry and inner rose. Only a hint of fine tannin remains, as a pleasant flourish of inner sweetness tapers off to nuances of pomegranate. The 2018 is ready to please today, and probably has another three to possibly five years of pleasurable drinking in front of it. (Eric Guido, Vinous, October 2022)
Oct 20th, 2022Dark, earthy and potent, the 2017 Rosso di Montalcino holds nothing back, as a bouquet of crushed black cherries, balsam herbs and licorice burst up from the glass. This is deeply textural yet also slightly nervous in feel, with gobs of tart red and black berries propelled by vibrant acidity. The 2017 leaves a staining of primary concentration, as well as adolescent tannins to linger, forming a structured yet still lively finale. Wow, this has matured beautifully and still has a way to go. Nicely done, especially for the vintage conditions. Be aware that the size of the 2017 can become tiring after a couple of glasses. (Eric Guido, Vinous, October 2022)
Dark, earthy and potent, the 2017 Rosso di Montalcino holds nothing back, as a bouquet of crushed black cherries, balsam herbs and licorice burst up from the glass. This is deeply textural yet also slightly nervous in feel, with gobs of tart red and black berries propelled by vibrant acidity. The 2017 leaves a staining of primary concentration, as well as adolescent tannins to linger, forming a structured yet still lively finale. Wow, this has matured beautifully and still has a way to go. Nicely done, especially for the vintage conditions. Be aware that the size of the 2017 can become tiring after a couple of glasses. (Eric Guido, Vinous, October 2022)
Oct 20th, 2022
Some unresolved CO2 which decanting really doesn't solve. This needs some bottle age to reassess. Not sure it has a lot of fruit stuffing, which is what I've tended to see from other classic regions in this vintage, so it might age into a classic or a thin/sharp thing.
Some unresolved CO2 which decanting really doesn't solve. This needs some bottle age to reassess. Not sure it has a lot of fruit stuffing, which is what I've tended to see from other classic regions in this vintage, so it might age into a classic or a thin/sharp thing.
Feb 4th, 2019
Double decanted... lovely 🍕 wine
Double decanted... lovely 🍕 wine
Feb 17th, 2018
Great producer, ripe vintage. Lacks a bit of focus but it's just a Rosso.
Great producer, ripe vintage. Lacks a bit of focus but it's just a Rosso.
Aug 2nd, 2017
Riper profile. Lacks a bit of freshness for me.
Riper profile. Lacks a bit of freshness for me.
1 person found it helpfulMay 23rd, 2018
Fairly robust for a 2011. Starts fruity, with strong cherry and currant notes and a bit of licorice, and finishes with intensely strong black pepper and tobacco flavours. Really remarkable and would pair amazingly with red meats. Tasted with Parmesan bread, salami, and salted dark chocolate which was a perfect match!
Fairly robust for a 2011. Starts fruity, with strong cherry and currant notes and a bit of licorice, and finishes with intensely strong black pepper and tobacco flavours. Really remarkable and would pair amazingly with red meats. Tasted with Parmesan bread, salami, and salted dark chocolate which was a perfect match!
1 person found it helpfulJun 28th, 2014
Tight and a bit tough now. Even over a two-hour dinner it didn't open up much. Still, a classic wine, even in this vintage.
Tight and a bit tough now. Even over a two-hour dinner it didn't open up much. Still, a classic wine, even in this vintage.
Dec 15th, 2015
A bit thin but drinks nice. I had the 07 about a year ago it was great. This wine ages well.
A bit thin but drinks nice. I had the 07 about a year ago it was great. This wine ages well.
Jan 7th, 2015
Give it a year or two, but great
Give it a year or two, but great
Sep 27th, 2024
Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
