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ROSSO DI MONTALCINO
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Capanne Ricci 2010 Rosso di Montalcino.
This Rosso boasts impressively intense and
pure Sangiovese aromas. The wine is compackt, with
red berry, rum cake, dried rosemary, ginger and spice.
It’s a small step away from the quality of Brunello at a
fraction of the price. Montcalm Wine Importers. Best
Buy. —M.L.
abv: 14.5% Price: $15
90
Canalicchio di Sopra 2010 Rosso di
Montalcino. This wine is a bright, plump and
succulent expression of Sangiovese Grosso, showing
easy, crisp structure enhanced by bold aromas of plum,
leather and spice. There’s a silky, fine nature to the polished
tannins. Vinifera Imports. —M.L.
abv: 14% Price: $30
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Caprili 2010 Rosso di Montalcino. This
impressive Rosso offers lush aromas of rum
cake, coffee, spice, pipe tobacco and dark fruit. It shows
warm, earthy or leathery notes in the mouth that are
rounded off by fresh Sangiovese acidity. Admiralty Beverage.
—M.L.
abv: 14.5% Price: $15
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Castello Romitorio 2010 Rosso di Montalcino.
This wien is rich in balsam notes of eucalyptus,
dried rosemary, ginger and cherry cola. The
bouquet is distinctive, and the wine ends with a bright,
fresh finish. Vinifera Imports. —M.L.
abv: 14% Price: $27
90
San Felice 2010 Campogiovanni (Rosso
di Montalcino). Perfect for pairing with
grilled meat, white beans or hearty pasta dishes, this
bright Rosso di Montalcino opens with notes of plush
cherry, with almond, spice, leather and tobacco. The
mouthfeel is characterized by toasted oak notes and
bright acidity. Premium Brands. —M.L.
abv: 14% Price: $23
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Siro Pacenti 2010 Rosso di Montalcino.
This balanced Rosso delivers intense aromas of
ripe fruit, blackberry, spice, sweet cherry and rum cake.
The wine’s consistency is rich and smooth, with a refreshing
touch of acidity on the close. Michael Skurnik
Wines. —M.L.
abv: 14.5% Price: $30
90
Tenimenti Angelini 2010 Val di Suga
(Rosso di Montalcino). This impressive Rosso
delivers a silky and smooth texture, with aromas of
bright fruit backed by toasted nut and spice. The balance
and overall harmony of the mouthfeel are what set
this wine apart. Vin Divino. —M.L.
abv: 14% Price: $21
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Altesino 2010 Rosso di Montalcino.
Here’s a soft, round Rosso that imparts fresh
tones of cherry and blackberry as it rolls across the palate.
The wine is simple, crisp and nicely textured with
smooth, silky lines. Winebow. —M.L.
abv: 14% Price: $25
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Castelli Martinozzi 2010 Rosso di Montalcino.
Here’s a really pretty Rosso with a
bright, fruit-driven bouquet. It opens with notes of
raspberry and wild berry, with background tones of cinnamon
and crushed clove. The finish is acidic and crisp.
Alnam Wine for All. —M.L.
abv: 14% Price: $18
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Castiglion del Bosco 2010 Rosso di Montalcino.
From an excellent vintage, this bright
Rosso offers creamy aromas of espresso mousse and
milk chocolate, with steady pulses of cherry and blackberry
at the back. The wine’s fresh acidity pairs well
with cheesy pasta or pizza. USA Wine West. —M.L.
abv: 14% Price: $25
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Fattoria La Lecciaia 2010 Rosso di Montalcino.
Excellent growing conditions and
quality fruit shape this fresh, food wine that pairs well
with pasta or meat dish. The bouquet is redolent of
black cherry, plum, chocolate mocha and spice. Monsieur
Touton Selection Ltd. —M.L.
abv: 13.5% Price: $15
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Fossacolle 2009 Rosso di Montalcino.
This plump Rosso di Montalcino offers ripe,
succulent fruit notes of black cherry, blueberry and
fresh plum, rounded by toasted espresso and almond.
All that results in a soft, round and smooth mouthfeel.
Vias Imports. —M.L.
abv: 14.5% Price: $25
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Geografico Castello Tricerchi 2010 Rosso
di Montalcino. Here’s a bright and fresh
Rosso that delivers notes of red cherry, raspberry and
cassis. The wine has a smoky element on the finish that
intensifies an otherwise smooth mouthfeel. Monarchia
Matt International. —M.L.
abv: 13.5% Price: $NA
89
Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi 2010 Castelgiocondo
Campo ai Sassi (Rosso di
Montalcino). From Montalcino’s picturesque Castelgiocondo
estate, Campo ai Sassi (“field of stones”) is a
soft, plush Rosso, with aromas of black cherry, vanilla
and mocha. The wine imparts a round, velvety feel in
the mouth, with a steady, simple personality. Folio Fine
Wine Partners. —M.L.
abv: 13.5% Price: $26
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Poggio Nardone 2009 Rosso di Montalcino.
This pretty Rosso di Montalcino opens with
a concentrated appearance and aromas of ripe fruit,
spice, toasted nut and dried rosemary. A bit thin on the
finish, the wine concludes with silky tannins and a fresh
touch. Michael Skurnik Wines. —M.L.
abv: 14% Price: $20
89
Sesti 2010 Rosso di Montalcino. From the
Castello di Argiano property, Sesti’s delicious
Rosso has bright aromas of small berry, dried rosemary,
dark chocolate and toasted almond. Kermit Lynch Wine
Merchant. —M.L.
abv: 14.5% Price: $NA
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Talenti 2010 Rosso di Montalcino. Talenti’s
Rosso is an impressive expression of Sangiovese,
with bold brushstrokes of ripe berry, spice, blue flow-
er, toasted nut and dried herb. This is a compelling red
wine from Tuscany that would pair well with lasagna or
cheesy pasta. Robert Chadderdon Selections. —M.L.
abv: 14% Price: $NA
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Tenuta La Fuga 2010 Rosso di Montalcino.
This Rosso displays soft aromas of red cherry,
chocolate and light spice that create a clean and balanced
bouquet. Its smooth, fresh mouthfeel suggests
it would pair with veal, roast turkey or pork. Kobrand.
—M.L.
abv: 14% Price: $36
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Tenuta Vitanza 2009 Rosso di Montalcino.
This hearty Rosso opens with earthy tones
of leather, tobacco and dried rose petal. The wine’s consistency
is sharp and defined with uplifting acidity. Vedi
Vintners Estates Direct Importing . —M.L.
abv: 14% Price: $22
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Belpoggio 2010 Rosso di Montalcino.
This is a nicely fragrant Rosso that shows bright
nuances of raspberry, wild strawberry and pressed rose
petal. The wine is smooth and silky to the end. Vino Direct.
—M.L.
abv: NA Price: $50
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Biondi-Santi Tenuta Greppo 2008 Rosso
di Montalcino. From Montalcino’s most historic
estate, this pretty Rosso opens with a bright, ruby
color and aromas of spice and forest fruit. It delivers
bright acidity and silky tannins in the mouth. Vision
Wine & Spirits. —M.L.
abv: 13.5% Price: $75
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Brunelli Martoccia 2010 Rosso di Montalcino.
There’s a focused quality to the fruit in
this bright Rosso that resembles red candy, bright raspberry
and sour cranberry. A softly toasted note of oak
spice rounds out the mouthfeel and gives the wine extra
depth and texture. Small Vineyards LLC. —M.L.
abv: 13.5% Price: $25
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Cordella 2010 Rosso di Montalcino. Easy,
fresh and succulent, this ruby-colored Rosso
would make a great match for grilled sausage or hamburger
patties. There’s a ripe, chewy texture to the
mouthfeel, with a finish that’s driven by dark fruit flavors.
North Berkeley Imports. —M.L.
abv: 14% Price: $20
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Fattoria dei Barbi 2010 Rosso di Montalcino.
You absolutely can’t go wrong with a
wine like this plump, textured expression of Rosso di
Montalcino. Pair this wine with pork chops or breaded
veal as the fresh acidity nicely contrasts against those
sweet cuts of meat. Pasternak Wine Imports. —M.L.
abv: 13.5% Price: $25
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La Poderina 2009 Rosso di Montalcino.
Fresh and bright, this wine is rich with wild
berries, cassis and white cherry aromas that would pair
perfectly with home-cooked pasta and meat dishes. It’s
natural acidity will cut through the rich consistency of
those foods. Vias Imports. —M.L.
abv: 13.5% Price: $30
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