About the Wine: One of the fun things about studying wine is learning about the obscure, tucked away corners of the world where wine grows. There are regions within regions and all but unknown regions that border some of the most famous. Montalcino is a region is Tuscany, the same part of the world that gives us Chianti. Brunello is the best known red from Montalcino, a wine that generally starts at around $40 per bottle and can age upwards of a decade. Rosso Di Montalcino is sometimes called "Baby Brunello" because it is made from the same varietal, Sangiovese Grosso, but does not need to age nearly as long and is much cheaper.
About THIS Wine: In the glass it is blood red with a lighter red rim. Cherry and cedar notes are present on the nose. The palate is full and savory with a bone dry, tannic finish.
Drinking This Wine: Let it breath for an hour and then have it with something hearty.
Overall Impression: This is not a bad bottle, though I would say a little less complex than I would have hoped for. The wine is reasonable for the price.
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