Rosso di Montalcino DOC 2021

Wine Description for Rosso di Montalcino DOC 2021 by Pian Dell’Orino

Colour & Appearance

Luminous ruby red with medium colour intensity – classic for a young Sangiovese from Montalcino that prioritises transparency and elegance over opulent density.

Nose

Precise and expressive: black cherry and blackberry dominate, flanked by mulberry and a hint of cassis. Beneath these unfold fine spice notes – juniper, allspice, light tobacco – along with subtle roasted nuances. A joyful, fruit-driven nose that invites you to drink.

Palate

Here the true class reveals itself: the attack is supremely juicy, positively electrifying. A fine-grained, dense tannin structure frames the wine like a perfect bespoke tailoring. The texture is extract-rich, almost meaty, yet youthfully vibrant. The tannins propel the drinking experience rather than restraining it – silky-smooth and perfectly integrated. The lively freshness of the 2021 vintage adds further tension.

Finish

Stimulating and dry with ethereal-fruity notes that linger long. A finish that makes you crave the next sip.

Terroir & Origin

The grapes come from the vineyard sites Pian dell’Orino and Pian Bassolino at 320 to 500 metres elevation. A fascinating soil diversity characterises the wine: calcareous clay, weathered marl, blue-grey limestone from the Pliocene and flysch soils. The 20-year-old vines deliver concentration alongside finesse.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Sangiovese, hand-picked and sorted multiple times. Spontaneous fermentation, just under two weeks of skin contact maceration, then 25 months ageing in 25-hectolitre oak barrels – a remarkably long maturation period for a Rosso that creates complexity and harmony.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Perfect with Bistecca alla Fiorentina, wild boar ragù, Pici Cacio e Pepe or aged Pecorino Toscano. Also an excellent choice with lamb chops and rosemary.

Special Characteristics

This Rosso impressively demonstrates that the category can be far more than the „little brother“ of Brunello. With uninhibited drinking pleasure and artisanal precision, it unites accessibility with depth.