2020 Rosso di Montalcino
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The 2020 Rosso Di Montalcino is ripe and pure, with a sweet perfume of black cherry, blackberry, pressed flowers, and cherry licorice. Medium to full-bodied, with ripe, present tannins, and notes of orange peel, crunchy red plum, and turned earth, this outstanding Rosso casts a large net for appeal. Drink 2023-2030.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Monica Larner, Wine Advocate
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The organic Col d'Orcia 2020 Rosso di Montalcino (with 220,000 bottles made) is simple and bright with aromas that recall dried cherry skin or candied raspberry. The heat and the dry conditions of the vintage are reflected in those ripe aromas. However, the wine remains true to Sangiovese with a lean mouthfeel and crisp acidity.
The 2020 Rosso di Montalcino wafts up with a classic mix of earth tones, Tuscan dust and bright strawberries. It’s silky yet cool-toned in feel with inner violet and lavender tones over a core of tart wild berry fruit. The 2020 leaves a coating of youthfully grippy tannins, yet it keeps the mouth watering as sweet minty herbs slowly fade. This is a fun and fruit-focused Rosso that maintains wonderful balance, and I love how savory, almost salty it is at times.