Il Macchione

Rosso di Montepulciano Sangiovese

8.42 ratings
8.91 pro ratings
Montepulciano, 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
Bob McDonald

Mid Ruby in colour. Aromatic red fruits. Light weight but medium plus intensity. Red cherry. Palate shows balsamic ultra savoury notes with other Mediterranean herbs. Interesting the title of this wine and I recall it being a trick question in the WSET Exams where this is called a Rosso di Montepulciano but the wine is 100% Sangiovese. The vineyard is biodynamic the fermentation is done in cement and the oak regime is all large and has no flavour impact on the wines. Had the 2nd and final bottle 18 weeks later on the 8th November 2022. Bright red cherry notes which develop a savoury twist with air. Perfect with pasta.

Mid Ruby in colour. Aromatic red fruits. Light weight but medium plus intensity. Red cherry. Palate shows balsamic ultra savoury notes with other Mediterranean herbs. Interesting the title of this wine and I recall it being a trick question in the WSET Exams where this is called a Rosso di Montepulciano but the wine is 100% Sangiovese. The vineyard is biodynamic the fermentation is done in cement and the oak regime is all large and has no flavour impact on the wines. Had the 2nd and final bottle 18 weeks later on the 8th November 2022. Bright red cherry notes which develop a savoury twist with air. Perfect with pasta.

Jul 3rd, 2022
Ben T
8.0

Lite and fruity very much a Sangiovese.

Lite and fruity very much a Sangiovese.

Jun 12th, 2023