Rosso di Montalcino
Alessandro Rossi · Toscana
Classification
Rosso di Montalcino DOC
Variety
100% Sangiovese
Alcohol
14.5%
Organoleptic Notes
Vibrant ruby red colour with an intense, fruit‑rich bouquet showing notes of earth and minerality. The palate is dry, warm and slightly tannic with red‑berry fruit and a pleasant bite on the finish.
Winemaking
Vinification
Spontaneous fermentation in temperature‑controlled steel tanks for a maximum of three weeks with 8‑10 soft daily pump‑overs
Aging
Aged for 12 months in large Slavonian oak barrels, followed by a few months in bottle
Terroir & Vineyard
Provenance
Montalcino (Siena), Italy
Vineyard
Testucchiaia vineyard (average vine age around 15 years, some over 25 years)
Soil Composition
Mixed limestone and silica rocks
Vine Training
Spurred cordon
Yield per ha
2.5 tons per acre
Harvest & Production
Harvest
Early to mid‑October
Food Pairings
Pasta with red sauceRisottosLight meat dishes