Wines from Rosso di Montalcino
Camigliano 2010 Sangiovese Grosso (Rosso di Montalcino)
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A crisp, streamlined expression of Sangiovese Grosso that opens with lively aromas of wild berry, white pepper and pressed rose. Pair this wine with sweet meats, such as roasted ham or pork.
— M.L.
(5/1/2012)
Tenuta San Giorgio 2010 Ciampoleto Sangiovese Grosso (Rosso di Montalcino)
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- $12
Here’s a lovely Rosso and a rare value wine from one of Tuscany’s most prestigious wine-growing areas. Ciampoleto offers bright berry nuances, light shadings of exotic spice and a fresh, zesty finish.
— M.L.
(5/1/2012)
La Fornace 2009 Sangiovese Grosso (Rosso di Montalcino)
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- $35
This Rosso shows nicely etched lines of wild berry, white almond and smoked spice. The wine is lean and crisp in the mouth and would pair well with a heaping plate of spaghetti and meat sauce.
— M.L.
(5/1/2012)
Lazzeretti 2010 Sangiovese Grosso (Rosso di Montalcino)
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The nose of this succulent Rosso opens with red berry, candied cherry and blackberry tar. Its firm tannins give the wine a textured, almost gritty, mouthfeel.
— M.L.
(5/1/2012)
Podere Brizio 2009 Sangiovese Grosso (Rosso di Montalcino)
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- $27
Clean, fresh and spicy on the close, this easy Rosso offers mild aromas of wild berry, raspberry and cranberry. The wine delivers a crisp feel in the mouth.
— M.L.
(5/1/2012)
Tiezzi 2010 Sangiovese Grosso (Rosso di Montalcino)
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Tiezzi’s 2010 Rosso shows a dark, austere side, with aromas of ripe fruit, blackberry preserves and rum cake. The acidity is lively and fresh, and the mouthfeel is balanced and smooth.
— M.L.
(5/1/2012)
Casato1 2010 Voliero Sangiovese Grosso (Rosso di Montalcino)
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Pair this food-friendly bright Rosso with meatloaf or pork roasted with chopped fennel and leeks. The wine opens with easy berry aromas backed by blue flower and spice, and there’s a blast of cleansing acidity on the close.
— M.L.
(5/1/2012)
Molino di Sant'Antimo 2010 Sangiovese Grosso (Rosso di Montalcino)
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Bright red cherry and chewy blackberry notes are followed by sweet spice, nutmeg and cinnamon. There’s a grapy element to the bouquet that underscores the wine’s youth and informality.
— M.L.
(5/1/2012)
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