About the Wine: Brunello di Montalcino is a type of wine from Tuscany that usually starts at about $40 a bottle and requires substantial aging. I like these wines. I like to look at the bottles and gently fondle them before putting them back on the shelf. Rosso di Montalcino is the baby brother of Brunello. It is cheap and drinks relatively young. But is it worth a whole seventeen dollars?
About THIS Wine: It is red in the glass with a pink room. The nose pops with jammy fruit, presenting more like a Syrah than a Brunello. The palate is smoother and more refined than the nose would indicate with very well integrated tannins and a soft finish that lingers.
Drinking This Wine: This is good by itself but I think it would be a perfect companion for roasted pork.
Overall Impression: This is a tasty and unpretentious wine at a reasonable price. At $17 a bottle it is fair for the price.
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