Tuscany | Montalcino

Intense ruby red colour. Beautiful bouquet of ripe red fruit and spices. Elegant tannins and plenty of harmony on the palate. A wine for every occasion, young, lively and uncomplicated with plenty of Tuscan appeal. SUPERIORE.DE

Ruby red colour, fresh nose of red fruits and spices. Pleasant flavour: fruity, balanced in tannin and acidity, very lively and crisp. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright ruby red colour. Still somewhat restrained on the nose, of ripe cherry, rosehip and cloves. Opens on the palate with clear fruit and animating acidity, fine, young tannins." Falstaff

"This tightly wound red's chewy tannins maintain a stranglehold on the wild strawberry and cherry fruit. Accents of earth and tobacco add detail, yet the finish feels pinched for now." Wine Spectator

"The nose balances savory, slightly astringent aromas of coffee, soil, pepper and balsamic with sweeter notes of cherries and blackberries. That berry element glows on the palate, but an enduring peppery earthiness preserves the balance. Firm tannins usher the acid into a sophisticated, salty finish." Wine Enthusiast

Filippo Baldassare Fanti produces a round, supple Rosso with his Sassomagno from predominantly Sangiovese and Merlot. Cleanly vinified, intense in aroma and flavour, with slightly vanilla-like aromas, gentle tannins and pleasant acidity. An excellent drinking wine and also an accompaniment to typical Tuscan grilled dishes. SUPERIORE.DE

Pure Sangiovese-Rosato, with fine floral nuances, strawberry and violet notes on the nose. Fresh on the palate, well-structured and with clear, red berry flavours through to the delicate, salty, spicy finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"A fruity rosé exuding cherry, strawberry and dried flower aromas. It’s soft and plump on the palate, with a medium body and a juicy finish." James Suckling

Blend of Sangiovese (approx. 80%) and Petit Verdot from the south-west slope in small quantities < 5,000 bottles. The soil has a brown colour, a clayey-loamy texture, limestone slabs and a rounded skeleton. Only the Sangiovese matures for a few months in French oak, after which it is blended and matured in the bottle. Ruby red in colour with violet reflections. Intense aroma with characteristic notes of ripe fruit such as plum, blackberry and cherry. The flavour is soft and full, with a good structure and sweet, well-balanced tannins. SUPERIORE.DE

Intense and pure fruit bouquet. Lively on the palate with beautiful blackberry components and hints of the origin of clay and limestone soils. Well-knit tannins guide this refined and full-bodied cuvée into a thoroughly respectable finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dense, sparkling purple red colour. Ripe blackberry fruit dominates the nose. Initially agile and juicy on the palate, builds pressure in the centre, present tannins, spicy final." Falstaff

"This is a savory and juicy red with notes of plums, orange peel and wet earth on the nose. It’s medium-bodied with fine, powdery tannins. Youthful and very approachable." James Suckling

The Montecucco appellation near the Tuscan coast enjoys plenty of warmth and sun to produce wines with a full texture. On the nose, ripe cherries and blackcurrants, with smoke and tar as the wine progresses. Very juicy on the palate, with nice energy and a very acceptable length. A wonderful companion to heartier cuisine. SUPERIORE.DE

"This wine shows notes of red fruits, dried herbs and walnuts with some earthy character. Medium-bodied with soft, juicy tannins and lively fruit character. Aromatic finish." James Suckling

Pleasure and high drinking flow from Tuscany: Fresh ruby red colour. Small red berries, sour cherries and hints of herbs on the nose. The generous flavour is firm, with beautiful Sangiovese acidity and a fruity, medium-long finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright ruby red colour with brightening edges. Somewhat volatile on the nose, blueberry and figs, reminiscent of oregano on the finish. Juicy on the palate, stretching across the palate with ripe fruit flavours." Falstaff

"A light and crunchy red with cherry and hints of vanilla. Medium body. Light tannins and a delicious finish." James Suckling

Bright ruby-red Rosso di Montalcino, fresh, clear bouquet, lots of juicy cherry. Beautiful cherry fruit on the palate too, round, supple, powerful, great fun. SUPERIORE.DE

"Ruby red with purple reflections. Open-hearted nose of Amarena cherry, tomato leaf and black pepper, with an earthy finish. Fresh and spicy on the palate, even a little savoury, tightly woven tannins, juicy and slightly vegetal on the finish." Falstaff

"It is juicy and very drinkable, full of aromas and flavours of sour cherries, mushrooms, lemon zest and cranberries. It has a medium body and a smooth texture. Very well made." James Suckling

"A vivid, succulent style, this red delivers strawberry, cherry, earth and mineral flavors, with a hint of underbrush. This balanced version builds nicely to the finish." Wine Spectator

Bright ruby red colour. The bouquet opens with cedar wood, then plum and small red berries. Medium-bodied, fresh and pleasantly lively, precise, very pure fruit and a pleasing finish. A marvellous wine to drink with ambition! SUPERIORE.DE

"This rich yet fresh version shows some muscle, exuding cherry, raspberry, loam and leather flavors. A healthy band of tannins renders the finish dense and tactile, while the fruit persists." Wine Spectator

Rosso Non Confunditur from Argiano is made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese. The wine opens with a dark ruby red colour and aromas of wild berries, flowers and red berries. On the palate, it fortunately does not show the cloying heaviness or dense extraction found in many other protagonists of the Super Tuscan category. In fact, NC is accessible and fresh, rounded off with a good level of crisp acidity and a well-proportioned body. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dark ruby red with violet shimmer. Compact nose, ripe plum, coffee and dark chocolate. Powerful and juicy on the palate, builds up a lot of pressure, refreshing acidity and ripe tannins, medium-long final, slightly brittle at the end." Falstaff

"Taut and straightforward in profile, this red offers blackcurrants, black cherries, vanilla and peppery spices. It tightens up on the finish, where the chalky tannins linger." Wine Spectator

"The nose is simultaneously earthy and sweet, with notes of cherries, chocolate, tree bark and underbrush. That cherry-chocolate sweetness takes center stage on the palate, before tannins clear through them to resuscitate the earth tones." Wine Enthusiast

The sophisticated Rosso San Biagio combines sour cherry, peppery herbs, leather and dark earth tones to create a tasty and wonderfully inviting entry. The textures are soft, but the fruit is ripe and fleshy, with notes of sour citrus and juicy acids that maintain freshness while keeping the energy high. This wine is dangerously delicious and finishes long with hints of blackberry and spice. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sparkling ruby-violet with a slightly brightening rim. Very clear and intense nose with lots of rich blackberry fruit and dark currants, some bay leaves. Round and polished on the palate, fruit well brought out on the attack, then shows some harsh tannin, slightly drying." Falstaff

Poggio Landis Rosso di Montalcino is a fruit-driven, enjoyable red wine that offers all the prerequisites for great food pairing. It offers juicy freshness, spicy floral scents with a hint of sage, then a balanced, invigorating acidity and mild tannins on the palate. A delicious and energetic red with an excellent value for the noble region. SUPERIORE.DE

"A blend of savory herbs, leather and black cherries wafts up from the 2021 Rosso di Montalcino. It’s silky in texture, yet with a pronounced acidity that creates a reverberation of tension, as tart red fruits and mineral tones add further contrasts. The 2021 leaves a staining of primary concentration, along with a coating of fine tannins, while finishing with admirable length. Give this zesty Rosso at least a year in the cellar to even out a bit and blossom aromatically, as it has the balance to evolve very nicely." Vinous

Col d'Orcia's Rosso di Montalcino is a fabulous wine every year. Classic aromas of wild berries, camphor and ploughed earth as well as a hint of blue flowers. Full-bodied and savoury on the palate with flavours of marasca cherry, plum and liquorice and taut, fine-grained tannins flanking the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"The Rosso di Montalcino 2022 is spicy, blending cedar shavings with cloves, spiced oranges and dried strawberries. It glides across the palate with ease, silky smooth and racy, with ripe red berry fruit and sour citrus. The 2022 leaves the senses reeling right into the finish, ripe in style yet fresh and tangy, with a pleasantly bitter hint of ground clove that slowly fades." Vinous

"Fine spices, iron, minerals, fresh berries and grapefruit. Juicy, firm and fluid on the palate, with a medium body and an effortless finish. Well balanced and ready to drink." James Suckling

Wonderfully juicy and open Sangiovese from the Brunello winery Sesta di Sopra. Black cherries and plums blend with sweet spices and liquorice in an enjoyable wine that shows a lighter, but by no means banal side of the appellation. SUPERIORE.DE

Rich ruby red colour, precise, clear fruit on the nose with a very light mineral note. Pleasant, beautifully smooth flavour, round and of good substance. A Rosso di Montalcino with a lot of charm. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2021 Il Poggione Rosso di Montalcino offers medium weight fruit with dark cherry, wild plum and savoury spice. This is an excellent vintage with moderate summer temperatures and a long growing season, which is very favourable to Sangiovese, a grape that needs its time to mature and develop complexity. This Rosso also shows a particularly spicy character with nutmeg and cinnamon, which seems to come from both the grape skins and the 12 months in oak barrels." Wine Advocate

"The nose leads with earthy, umami aromas of balsamic and fresh soil, but fruit notes of cherry and blackberry gradually emerge. The palate runs with the fruit, but that fresh, almost stony earthiness persists to create a cool, bouncy feeling, like a sudden gust of wind. Acid acts as a whetstone for sharp tannins." Wine Enthusiast

"A juicy red with leather and undergrowth accents framing smoky cherry, plum and mineral flavours. Well-structured and long, with a solid grip of tannins on the lingering aftertaste. Offers fine intensity." Wine Spectator

"A beautifully spicy Rosso di Montalcino with cloves, dried flowers, sour cherries and orange peel on the nose. Creamy and medium to full-bodied, with chalky tannins and a ripe, chocolaty finish." James Suckling

"The 2021 Rosso di Montalcino immediately catches the eye, with a classic, dusty blend of dried cherries, worn leather and earthy tones, complicated by aromas of roasted meat. It is polished. A crisp minerality emphasises the pure red fruits, which are accompanied by a lively acidity. This leaves you wanting more, as the orange and cranberry flavours linger in the mouth for a long time. The 2021 is a fantastic, dynamic Rosso that makes me curious to see what the Brunello of the vintage will bring." Vinous

Made from 100% Sangiovese grapes sourced from various vineyards in the south-east/south-west of the municipality of Montalcino, from altitudes between 250 and 400 metres above sea level. The soils are south-east facing and have a sandy texture with limestone slabs and abundant skeleton. Aged for several months in French and Slavonian oak, followed by bottle ageing. Intense ruby red colour with violet reflections. Intense, fresh and fruity aroma, with characteristic notes of cherry, plum and sour cherry. The flavour is soft and mineral, with a good structure and well-balanced tannins. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dark, rich ruby red colour. Lots of barrel spice on the nose, dark cherry, marzipan, rosemary and dried herbs on the finish. Very rich on the palate with dark fruit and perceptible precious wood, rich in structure." Falstaff

"The 2022 Rosso di Montalcino is dark and brooding, with a cascade of wild herbs, earth tones, dried cherries and hints of smoke. It is soft-textured and round, with pretty red berry fruits and hints of spice. The 2022 leaves a gentle tug of primary concentration and a mineral tinge while finishing with impressive length." Vinous

Bright ruby red. Very lively nose of bright berries and blackcurrant with sweet, spicy components. Crisp yet balanced acidity on the palate with a racy mix of fresh fruit and sweet extract spice. A cool but very authentic representative of its kind, it never pretends to be more than it is, but brings enough to be one of the most finessed Rossi of the vintage. It is de facto a very successful wine of a pleasing purity with a clear commitment to the appellation. SUPERIORE.DE

"Ruby red. In the nose cherry, black currant, fresh cherry, with spicy aftertaste. On the palate with juicy tannin, shows considerable structure for a Rosso, elegant and persistent final." Falstaff

"The 2020 Rosso di Montalcino is wildly attractive, with sweet violet florals, sugar dusted blackberries and smoke forming its bouquet. It washes across the palate with grace, soft-textured and round, while leaving a staining of wild berries under an air of blue and purple floral perfumes. Gently tannic, yet more of an accent than an obstacle, the 2020 finishes with medium length, leaving hints of licorice to slowly fade." Vinous

Medium ruby red colour. Fine, red berry bouquet with hints of blackcurrant, black cherry, sage and smoky notes. Firm and expressive on the palate; multi-layered flavours of ripe wild berries, spices and a delicate almond note are flanked by velvety tannins. Ciampoleto has impressive depth and structure for a Rosso, and the respectable finish leaves a soft cherry note with traces of liquorice and a salty vein. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dark, bright ruby red with cherry-red edges. Dark forest berries and nutmeg on the nose, subtle hints of vanilla and roasted almonds. Juicy on the palate, with fine-grained tannins, creamy fruit flavours and animating tension, with a slightly bitter final." Falstaff

"The 2022 Rosso di Montalcino Ciampoleto is wonderfully unique, savory, nearly smoky and mineral in character with a burst of grilled herbs, crushed rocks and dried black cherries. This is surprisingly lifted and spry with vividly ripe wild berry fruits and sweet spices that swirl throughout. It leaves a pleasantly chewy concentration to linger on as rosy inner florals and licorice cascade across a bed of edgy tannins." Vinous

"Graceful nose of liquorice root, restrained raspberries and pressed violets. The attack is firm and crisp, as you'd expect from Sangiovese, but with supple cherries and ripe tannins. The finish is chewy and chalky, but dynamic." James Suckling

Ruby red with garnet-coloured reflections. Bright, fresh nose of wild cherries, potting soil and blue flowers. Compact, medium-bodied with a fresh acid wire and well-integrated tannins. A paragon of Sangiovese, which is not only arousing enthusiasm due to its very attractive price. SUPERIORE.DE

Altesino's Rosso di Montalcino, matured for eight months in Slavonian oak barrels, offers a persistent bouquet of fresh fruit, wild berries and young leather. Harmonious on the palate with cherry and plum flavours and a beautiful length. SUPERIORE.DE

"Rich and dense, with flavours of cherry, pomegranate, earth and eucalyptus. Broad tannins girdle the finish, while its eucalyptus and underbrush accents linger." Wine Spectator

"Depths of black cherry, cedar, cloves, mint and worn leather form a classic bouquet as the 2022 Rosso di Montalcino comes to life in the glass. This is silky-smooth and polished in feel, with racy red and black fruits that flow across a stream of vibrant acidity. It firms up nicely through the finish, gently tannic and classically dry. Licorice and spice notes linger on." Vinous

"Spiced cherries, dried berries and touches of red dates and white pepper. Nicely generous and lightly chewy on the palate, with more ripe fruit and savoriness in the finish." James Suckling

The new single varietal Colorino Per Caterina opens with a slightly darker colour and more garnet concentration than the Ciliegiolo and Sangiovese produced at Piancornello. This autochthonous grape variety usually adds colour to traditional red wine blends and on its own the grape offers a nice fibre and density, flanked by powerful primary aromas and some black pepper. A pure and rather purist wine with a fresh, bright acidity - for us an ideal companion to grilled meat. SUPERIORE.DE