2023 Rosso di Montalcino
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The 2023 Rosso di Montalcino is remarkably pretty, mixing dusty rose and violet tones with crushed blackberries and a whiff of bergamot. This is pure in style, with crisp minerality, perfumed red berry fruits, fresh acidity and blue/purple inner florals. Sweet tannins frame the finish as nuances of saline minerals and citrus fade.
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With roughly 7,000 bottles produced, the 2023 Rosso Di Montalcino comes from various parts of the vineyard, while the Brunello is drawn from the crest of the hill. It pours a bright ruby hue and opens with wild raspberries, violets, sweet herbs, and fresh, layered earth. Medium-bodied, it has polished tannins, refreshing acidity, and a saline, citrus-tinged finish that keeps it light on its feet. It should drink well over the next decade.
Cerbaiona’s 2023 Rosso di Montalcino opens with bright forest berry fruit, pressed violet and a pretty spiciness that defines the vintage. The palate is vibrant and finely textured, balancing floral lift with fresh red and dark berry tones and a subtle savory edge. Aged for one year in oak with a portion of new wood before finishing its maturation in cement for improved integration, the wine shows harmony and clarity while preserving freshness, with a total production of just 7,800 bottles.
About the producer
A cult address for many Italian fine wine lovers, Cerbaiona is one of Montalcino’s top estates. The site has long been identified as special, but it was Diego Molinari who established its reputation. Today, Matthew Fioretti is at the helm, bringing the estate into the modern era.