Rosso di Montalcino (Italy)
Rosso di Montalcino DOC is a red wine from Montalcino in Tuscany.
It is made from 100% Sangiovese grapes.
Rosso di Montalcino Flavors
Primary flavors are Sour Cherries and Wild Berries, with hints of Herbs, Flowers (Violets), Spices, Tea, and Minerals.
 Red Cherry |
 Strawberry |
 Raspberry |
 Cranberry |
Matured Sangiovese wines have flavors of Dark Berries, Black Cherry, Plum, and Tomato.
 Blackberry |
 Black Cherry |
 Plum |
 Tomato |
 Herbs |
 Violets |
 Spices |
 Tea Leaves |
Tertiary Flavors from Aging:
 Vanilla |
 Coffee |
 Cinnamon |
 Tobacco |
Rosso di Montalcino Profile
Brunello di Montalcino is known to have good power, juicy fruits and soft tannins:
| BODY: | Medium Plus |
| TANNINS: | Medium |
| FRUIT: | Medium |
| ACIDITY: | Medium Plus |
| ALCOHOL: | 15% ABV |
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Serving temperature: 17-18°C (63-64°F) |
Rosso di Montalcino Food Pairing
Rosso di Montalcino pairs well with both Italian and International food.
It loves Rich Pasta Dishes, Tomato Sauces, Stews and Mushroom Sauces.
 Pasta |
 Risotto |
 Ham |
 Salumi |
 Pizza |
 Hamburger |
 Chicken |
 Turkey |
 Sausages |
 Rabbit |
 Pork |
 Wild Boar |
 Lamb |
 Veal |
 Game |
 Beef |
Excellent Pairings
Grilled Vegetables.
Cured Meat. Prosciutto. Salami.
Tomato Sauce. Meat Sauce.
Truffle Sauce. Mushroom Sauce.
Rich Pasta. Rich Risotto. Pasta Cabonara.
Pasta Arrabbiata. Pasta with Truffles.
Rich Pizza. Pizza Picante. Lasagna.
Poultry. Rich Chicken. Turkey. Rabbit.
Hamburger. Sausages. Veal.
Stew. Wild Boar Stew. Ox Tail Stew.
Pork (Herb Grilled).
Lamb. Lamb Chops with Rosemary).
Red Meat. Braises. Roast Beef. Game.
Tuscan Specialities
Ribollita (Hearthy Soup).
Bistecca Fiorentina (Florentine Steak).
Risotto (with Meat or Mushroom Sauce).
Polenta with Black Truffle.
Grilled Portobello Mushrooms.
The Ideal Glass for Rosso di Montalcino
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The Bordeaux Glass was designed for enjoying fuller-bodied, tannic red wines. They are taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl. The tall size allows the bouquet of the wine to develop, smooth out rough edges, play down tannins, and allow the wine to achieve balance. The slimmer bowl directs the wine to the back of your mouth for a maximum taste. |
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DOC(G)
Rosso di Montalcino DOC is the younger brother of Brunello di Montalcino DOCG. Both are from Tuscany. Both are made of 100% Sangiovese grapes. The Rosso di Montalcino DOC classification was created in 1984 to define a fresher wine that needed less aging than Brunello di Montalcino DOCG.
Rosso di Montalcino DOC is lighter than Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, and requires only six months in oak and one year aging before release.
This classification enables the producers to make money from the DOC while waiting for the DOCG wine to age
Sangiovese DOC(G) Regions
The Sangiovese wines from Toscana (Tuscany) are world famous.
Montalcino, Toscana
Rosso di Montalcino DOC - 100% Sangiovese
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG - 100% Sangiovese
Montepulciano, Toscana
Rosso di Montepulciano DOC -Min 70% Sangiovese
Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG - Min 70% Sangiovese
Chianti, Toscana
Chianti DOCG - Min 70% Sangiovese
Chianti Classico DOCG - Min 80% Sangiovese
Other Toscana Regions
Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG - 90-100% Sangiovese
Suvereto Sangiovese DOCG - 85-100% Sangiovese
Morellino di Scansano DOCG - 85-100% Sangiovese
Carmignano DOCG - Min 50% Sangiovese
Emilia-Romagna
Sangiovese di Romagna DOC - 100% Sangiovese
Umbria
Montefalco DOC - 60-80% Sangiovese
Torgiano Riserva DOCG - Min 70% Sangiovese
Body Summary
Medium Body: Chianti. Sangiovese di Romagna.
Medium to Full: Chianti Classico. Rosso di Montalcino. Rosso di Montepulciano. Morellino di Scansano. Montefalco.
Full Body: Brunello di Montalcino. Nobile di Montepulciano. Montecucco Sangiovese. Suvereto Sangiovese. Torgiano Riserva. Carmignano.
Wine Region Toscana
Toscana is famous for the majestetic city of Firenze
Ponte Vecchio in Firenze
Black Grapes |
White Grapes |
65% Sangiovese |
6% Trebbiano |
Rosé Wines |
Sweet Wines |
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Soil
Soft and crumbly, marl-like clay-limestone and dense sandstone in the Apennine foothills.
Sandy clay around San Gimignano.
Gravelly clay and sandy soils in the Bolgheri and Maremma areas.
Climate
The climate is Mediterranean with dry, hot summers; warm springs; and mild, rainy autumns and winters.
Variations in altitude, exposition, and diurnal temperatures in the foothills contribute to climatic conditions that help balance the sugar, acidity, and aromatics in the grapes.
Coastal areas like Bolgheri and Val di Cornia tend to be more temperate.