One could argue that the wines made around the medieval town of Montalcino in southern Tuscany represent the best of what can be achieved with the Sangiovese grape. This is reflected in pricing, with top examples of Brunello di Montalcino ranking among Italy’s most expensive wines.
For those seeking value and authenticity, Rosso di Montalcino is a good alternative. This particular wine, from respected Brunello producer, Siro Pacenti, is full bodied, fleshy and powerful. It possesses an attractive nose of red fruit, damson and hung meat, all of which are reflected on the palate. There’s a good lick of tannin here as well as Sangiovese’s hallmark acidity. It is a wine that can be enjoyed now, but will develop in bottle for 3-4 years. As with many Italian wines, it calls out for food; in this case something meaty and substantial would be ideal.
2011 ROSSO DI MONTALCINO
Producer: Siro Pacenti
Variety: Sangiovese
Vintage: 2011
Region: Tuscany, Italy
ABV: 14.5%
Closure: Natural cork
Retail Price: $65.00
Date tasted: 13 December 2013
Tasting Note:
Mid-garnet, fading to the rim. Attractive nose of hung meat, damson, cherry and stewed rhubarb. Dry, savoury, medium bodied, plenty of extract – not a timid wine. Noticeable tannins on the finish – needs food. True to type.
Score: 16.5/20
For those seeking value and authenticity, Rosso di Montalcino is a good alternative. This particular wine, from respected Brunello producer, Siro Pacenti, is full bodied, fleshy and powerful. It possesses an attractive nose of red fruit, damson and hung meat, all of which are reflected on the palate. There’s a good lick of tannin here as well as Sangiovese’s hallmark acidity. It is a wine that can be enjoyed now, but will develop in bottle for 3-4 years. As with many Italian wines, it calls out for food; in this case something meaty and substantial would be ideal.
2011 ROSSO DI MONTALCINO
Producer: Siro Pacenti
Variety: Sangiovese
Vintage: 2011
Region: Tuscany, Italy
ABV: 14.5%
Closure: Natural cork
Retail Price: $65.00
Date tasted: 13 December 2013
Tasting Note:
Mid-garnet, fading to the rim. Attractive nose of hung meat, damson, cherry and stewed rhubarb. Dry, savoury, medium bodied, plenty of extract – not a timid wine. Noticeable tannins on the finish – needs food. True to type.
Score: 16.5/20
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